POSITION OPENING – MAIN LIBRARY
Full Time (35 hours per week)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in finance or accounting (preferred). Minimum of three years professional experience. Experience in a municipal or library environment preferred.
• Accounting software proficiency (Solomon preferred).
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Access.
• Ability to work independently and assume responsibility.
• Absolute dedication to integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain benefits concepts in basic terms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, Library Board, and vendors.
• High standard of work, with goal of “zero errors.”

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the Library’s accounting system through the preparation of financial statements and reports at stated intervals and upon request;
• Prepares accounts payable activities by preparation of purchase procedures; verification of materials receipt; documentation for payables; check preparation for Board signature; monthly checklist; and updating vendor accounts;
• Prepares payroll for submission to outside vendor and supervises payroll activity; prepares and maintains payroll records for all employees; Handles federal and state tax payments and federal and state tax report filings through payroll system;
• Maintains personnel records, including completion of necessary paperwork for new hires and terminations;
• Handles banking activities, including deposits and bank account statement reconciliation;
• Administers all employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution plan; calculates and maintains benefit time accrual balances (sick, personal, holiday, vacation);
• Maintains fixed assets/depreciation inventory in coordination with the assistant director, IT director, and branch manager;
• Primary responsibility for preparing for annual audit, including year-end procedures and reports prior to audit; production of documentation and other tasks as requested by auditors;
• Assists Library Director with budget preparation and amendments;
• Maintains Library’s accounting software for accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger; responsible for scheduling and recommending additions and upgrades to software;
• Assists the Library Director with special projects as requested;
• Other duties as assigned

See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications and responsibilities.

SALARY RANGE: $57,585 - $82,102 depending on qualifications

BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; employee assistance plan; defined
contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in
professional associations.

DEADLINE: June 14, 2022

APPLICATION: Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/company/West-Bloomfield-Township-Public-Library/jobs/Finance-Manager-Benefit-Coordinator-748507f0613ca183?fccid=be2e86edc63e0d37&vjs=3