Bookkeeper at Zionsville Library

Bookkeeper Position at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public LibraryThe Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library has a long history of providing innovative, life-enriching services to the growing communities of Zionsville and Whitestown, Indiana. Our staff embraces innovative technologies, develops modern amenities, and offers personalized, up-to-date services. We promote collaborations and foster knowledge and entertainment throughout the community.We are an equal opportunity employer.Job SummaryThe Bookkeeper maintains input and output of information records, reconciles the books monthly, and inputs reports to the Gateway platform.

This position assists the Finance Manager in maintaining ledgers and various records required by the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) and Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). This position is in the Zionsville branch of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.Essential Functions & ResponsibilityInputs information into the accounting software, including recording journal entries for payroll, cash receipts, and accounts payableIssue checks for accounts payable at the request of the Finance ManagerManages all credit card activity, including reconciliation of statementsManages cash received at public services areas and reconciles receiptsWeekly check and cash depositsProcesses payroll and benefitsPerforms financial support for library administrationPrepares reports and financial statements at the direction of the Finance Manager, Director of Operations, and the Executive DirectorUpdates accounting spreadsheetsPrepares monthly reports for the Board of Trustees meetingsAssists in preparing and filing all required governmental financial reportsCoordinates and manages gift and donation funds and grantsAssists Finance Manager as directed at verifying information outputs for federal and state reports and payroll registers for accuracyAssists in developing procedures for performance of a variety of financial management duties; writes Standards of Operations for finance proceduresAssists with preparing the annual budget and Annual Financial ReportAssists with bi-annual audits from the SBOA (State Board of Accounts)Other duties as assignedNon-Essential Function & ResponsibilitiesAssists with various tasks that contribute to the successful operation of the libraryParticipates in library committees and community eventsEducation, Work Experience Requirements & PreferencesRequiredAssociate's degree in accounting or financeExperience in public finance for non-profits3 years minimum of relevant professional experience working in a finance fieldProficiency with Windows-based and Microsoft computer systems and electronic bookkeepingExcellent organization skillsPreferredBlackbaud Financial Edge Software experienceLibrary finance experiencePrevious experience in payroll preparation and employee benefitsPhysical DemandsFrequently: reading, writing, standing, sitting for long periods of timeRarely: squatting, climbing, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and drivingWhat We Offer30-40 hour work week24 days of PTO10 paid holidays & 1 floating holidayMedical, dental, vision, and life insurancePaid parental bonding leaveTwo retirement plan options - to help you plan for your future how you wantHealth Savings Account & Flexible Savings AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramShort Term & Long Term DisabilityThe job candidate must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation