Financial Assistant
Library Assistant 1 – Woodmere - Administration
Full-time
The Traverse Area District Library is seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent financial skills and mathematical ability to provide various bookkeeping functions for the District Library. Working under the general supervision of the Business Manager, this person will assist with various financial functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, purchase order, payroll, and other duties as required. Please see the attached job description for full details.
Wage Range: $17.00 - $22.42 annual wage steps according to current union contract
Posting date: Friday, June 28, 2019
Deadline for applications: Friday, July 12, 2019
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application form along with a cover letter to: Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686. For questions, please call 932-8549 or email jobs@tadl.org
Traverse Area District Library
Job Description
Job Title: Financial Assistant
Department: Administration
Classification: Library Assistant 1
Reports to: Business Manager
Effective date: June 19, 2019
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for various bookkeeping and HR functions for the District Library. The primary work focus would be on accounts payable and payroll. Human Resource tasks would be clerical in nature. Performs other duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Business Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this position will be required to assist in the operation of the library by performing any or all of the following essential duties and others as assigned.
- Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards;
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and HR data;
- Tracking receipt of materials on purchase orders;
- Preparing invoices for payment and finalizing payment process after data entry by other staff;
- Processing payroll and payroll-related disbursements;
- Maintaining invoice and payroll files;
- Communicating with vendors for problem resolution;
- Assisting Business Manager with various financial and HR related duties; and
- Performing related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED: Skill and knowledge of general accounting practices.
REQUIRED: Excellent mathematical skills.
REQUIRED: Proficiency with computers and Accounting software.
REQUIRED: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
REQUIRED: Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
REQUIRED: Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
EDUCATION
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree.
PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED: Three years of related experience.
PREFERRED: Government accounting experience
Although reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, visual and communication ability is required.