Bookkeeper

Library Jobline; West Greenwich (RI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Louttit Library in West Greenwich, RI seeks a part-time bookkeeper to manage monthly reports, reconcile accounts, and track town and grant funds. Flexible 4-6 hours per month with some remote work, and occasional in-person meetings with the Director and Board.

You will handle Quicken-based reporting, IRS Form 990 familiarity is a plus, and must be proficient with MS Excel. Prior nonprofit finance experience is preferred to ensure accurate financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous experience with bookkeeping required
• Experience with financial reporting and IRS form 990 filing is a plus
• Experience with Quicken (or any other Board approved accounting program) required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with non-profit financial administration preferred

Responsibilities

• Runs monthly reports in Quicken (or other Board approved accounting program) and creates financial reports
• Reconciles accounts and corrects coding
• Tracks funds from town, grant, and reserve account
• Assists with year-end reporting and coordination with the tax preparer
• Reports to the Director on daily operations; works closely with the Treasurer to prepare monthly reports for the Board of Trustees
• Anticipates funds available through the end of the fiscal year

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Non-profit finance

Education

HS Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Quicken

Excel

Job description

Louttit Library serves a primary population of 6,200 in our small, rural, cozy, and historic space in West Greenwich.As a staff, we focus on serving the broader needs of our patrons, beyond traditional library circulation functions.We are funded primarily through the Town of West Greenwich and receive Grant-in-Aid from the State of Rhode Island. As we are stewards of public funds, we strive to run a fiscally sound and organized institution.

Position Type: Part-Time Employee

Work Requirements: 4-6 hours a month; much of this work can be done remotely, with occasional in-person availability to meet with the Director, Treasurer and/or Board of Trustees

Job Responsibilities include:

• Runs monthly reports in Quicken (or other Board approved accounting program) and creates financial reports
• Reconciles accounts and corrects coding
• Tracks funds from town, grant, and reserve account
• Assists with year-end reporting and coordination with the tax preparer
• Reports to the Director on daily operations; works closely with the Treasurer to prepare monthly reports for the Board of Trustees
• Anticipates funds available through the end of the fiscal year

Qualifications and Skills:

• HS Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Previous experience with bookkeeping required
• Experience with financial reporting and IRS form 990 filing is a plus
• E xperience with Quicken (or any other Board approved accounting program) required
• P roficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with non-profit financial administration preferred