Library Accounting Specialist - 32 Hours, Community Impact

Kids for the Future; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Libraries is hiring a full-time Accounting Specialist in Yakima, WA. The role is 32 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, grant administration, and auditing.

You will maintain records, run reconciliations, and prepare reports to support library operations. Applicants should have an Associate of Arts in accounting or related field, plus two years of accounting experience; a bachelor’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Two years of related accounting experience; payroll systems experience.
• Experience with automated payroll and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Washington state BARS/manuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, grant administration and auditing.
• Conduct account reconciliations and prepare related worksheets.
• Maintain confidentiality of library and employee information.
• Generate reports and maintain records and inventory.
• Assist in surplus sales and donation reporting.
• Cross-train in other accounting functions as needed.

Skills

Two years accounting experience

Data entry accuracy

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Grant administration

Account reconciliations

Record keeping

Education

Associate of Arts degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Springbrook

Office software (Word, Excel, email)

Job description

Yakima Valley Libraries is hiring a full-time Accounting Specialist in Yakima, WA. The role is 32 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, grant administration, and auditing.

You will maintain records, run reconciliations, and prepare reports to support library operations. Applicants should have an Associate of Arts in accounting or related field, plus two years of accounting experience; a bachelor’s is preferred.