Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper position is responsible for the accurate timely and confidential administration of payroll accounting and financial operations for the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District. This position performs full-cycle payroll processing accounts payable and receivable functions reconciliations financial reporting and compliance activities while ensuring adherence to applicable federal state and local laws generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Park District policies and procedures.

This role serves as a key administrative and financial resource to management and staff and assists in maintaining the integrity of the Park Districts financial systems and records. The position requires a high level of discretion independent judgment attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government environment.

The Bookkeeper may assist with policy implementation audit preparation budget monitoring and supervision or coordination of administrative and payroll-related functions.

Applicant should possess an associate degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field; Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of payroll bookkeeping accounting or governmental finance experience preferred or equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered

Rate of Pay: $37000 to $72000 with $54000 as the midpoint commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should apply and submit a résumé by 4:30 p.m. on Friday Aug. 7 2026.

Payroll Administration

• Administer and process full-cycle payroll using Paylocity ensuring accurate and timely processing of wages taxes deductions direct deposits garnishments and benefit contributions
• Review and audit payroll reports before and after processing to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain employee payroll records tax documentation leave balances and deduction records
• Process payroll adjustments including retroactive pay supplemental payroll final pay benefit adjustments and other special compensation
• Administer OPERS Ohio Deferred Compensation garnishments child support orders voluntary deductions and other payroll-related withholdings
• Coordinate payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities including employee setup and termination processing
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements
• Assist employees and supervisors with payroll questions timekeeping issues and payroll-related concerns while maintaining confidentiality

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable processing and reconciliation
• Verify invoices purchase orders receipts and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper authorization
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Sage and related financial systems
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements credit card statements and general ledger accounts
• Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements fund statements and internal financial reports
• Monitor cash flow operating funds investments and departmental expenditures
• Assist with budget monitoring expenditure tracking and year-over-year financial analysis
• Prepare W-9 documentation 1099 processing and vendor payment records
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and assist with internal and external audits
• Process and maintain records related to Workers Compensation unemployment claims insurance grants leases donations and other financial obligations

Administrative & Compliance Functions

• Assist with development implementation and maintenance of financial and payroll procedures and internal controls
• Maintain compliance with governmental accounting standards record retention requirements collective bargaining agreements and Park District policies
• Support administration of personnel-related financial functions and benefit programs
• Assist management with financial reporting payroll analysis and special projects
• Coordinate with Human Resources department managers auditors vendors and governmental agencies as necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll administration accounting principles and governmental financial practices
• Experience with payroll and accounting software systems including Paylocity and Sage preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
• Ability to process high volumes of financial and payroll data accurately and efficiently
• Strong understanding of payroll deductions tax reporting garnishments OPERS and benefit administration
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial and personnel information
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees management vendors auditors and the public

This position is considered a confidential administrative position and may have access to sensitive personnel payroll labor relations and financial information. The employee may assist management with implementation of policies administration of collectively bargained agreements personnel administration financial reporting and operational procedures requiring the exercise of independent judgment and discretion.

Must possess a valid Ohio drivers license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.