Pequannock Township Public Library Bookkeeper - Part-time

The Pequannock Public Library is seeking an organized and experienced Bookkeeper to support the Library Director.  The individual in this position is responsible for all financial record keeping, vendor relations cash and bank deposit transaction reconciliation, monthly preparation of Board meeting financial reports, payment of bills, payroll and paid time off record keeping, health benefits and pension management, and other duties as required by the Library Director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Bookkeeping

• Cash flow monitoring
• Processing of invoices
• General ledger post
• Balance sheet and general ledger reconciliation
• Journal entries
• Vendor payables and receivables management
• Management of quarterly appropriations and state aid payments
• Preparation for annual audits

Payroll/Benefits Administration

• Payroll preparation and execution
• Employees benefits enrollment, changes, and termination
• Health plan, pension, and insurance maintenance
• Tracking of PTO

Support

• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees
• General assistance with benefits and payroll questions for the library staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Library Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Expertise in bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Fluency in Quickbooks, word processing, and (Excel) spreadsheet software application
• The ability to effectively communicate and work as part of a team
• Minimum 5 years years of relevant experience in municipal or nonprofit accounting preferred.

Strong candidates will have excellent bookkeeping skills, a keen eye for detail matched with perspective on the big picture,            the experience to anticipate organizational needs, the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, and the disposition to thrive in a high collaborative, friendly environment. 

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.