Accountant

a 2017 study for the Ohio Library Council found; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Accountant to join our Finance team at the Main Library in downtown Dayton. You will support day-to-day accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, purchasing, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end closing while upholding strong internal controls.

The role requires knowledge of payroll, purchasing, and fixed asset procedures, with 2–5 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.
• 2–5 years of related experience in accounting, payroll, and purchasing.
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and fixed asset procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret general business and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data on the Library's financial condition and assist with annual budget prep.
• Track daily cash receipts and manage department purchase orders.
• Assist with month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Process biweekly payroll and maintain employee records in software.
• Prepare and file government reports and ensure W-9 compliance.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Fixed Assets

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Accountant to join our Finance team! This position reports to the Accounting Manager and works at the Main Library in downtown Dayton. This position is responsible for performing and supporting day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, and completeness of financial records. This position plays a key role in general accounting, budget administration, accounts payable, purchasing, financial reporting, month-end and year end closing activities, and maintaining effective internal control. The successful candidate will have experience with accounting practices, payroll routines, and purchasing practices, preferably in a public institution.

DML is committed to cultivating environments and a workforce that reflects our community. Further, we recognize the importance of language expertise on our team as Dayton was the first city in the United States to earn the status of "Certified Welcoming" city. We encourage applications from individuals that are fluent or proficient in any non-English languages commonly used in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, and American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining current data on the financial condition of the Library. Provides data and assists with preparation of the annual budget.
• Tracks and records daily cash receipts from the general bank account.
• Manages department blanket purchase orders. Responds to encumbered and unencumbered department budget requests and processes department budget adjustments.
• Assists with end of month journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assists with developing and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls.
• Maintains fixed asset system for financial purposes and prepares statement of values for insurance renewal.
• Audits personnel changes prior to biweekly payroll process.
• Processes biweekly payroll for DML staff. Manages multiple software applications in order to process payroll. Enters and maintains employee records in software applications.
• Completes timesheet audits and timesheet batching. Corrects account distributions and reviews all batches.
• Pays payroll deductions. Files and pays payroll taxes and associated reports accurately and timely.
• Assists with the filing of government reports, such as sales tax returns, employee census, 1099s, Ohio withholding taxes, Ohio Worker’s Compensation and ensures W-9 compliance, in advance of filing.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in business administration-preferably with a major in finance or accounting; and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and fixed asset procedures.
• Knowledge of fund and cash basis accounting principles and financial record keeping requirements.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, policy and procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and members of the community. Ability to apply active listening skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.95. (Those applicants with a relevant Master’s degree may qualify for the professional offset, which would increase the hourly rate by $3.09 per hour.) Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off and OPERS retirement. This position is open until filled.

The Dayton Metro Library is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.