Part-Time Bookkeeper

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Village of Tuxedo Park (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tuxedo Park Library in New York is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations on a part-time basis. The Bookkeeper reports to the Library Director and handles bookkeeping, payroll, banking and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, payroll, and accounting records, preparing monthly statements, and supporting budget processes with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or college coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, finance or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience and training may be substituted.
• Must have experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Payroll Processing.
• Bookkeeping and accrual accounting experience in a nonprofit or government setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Keep the general ledger, A/R and A/P using QuickBooks.
• Prepare payroll and maintain workers’ compensation and disability insurance.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and year-end forecast for the Board of Trustees.
• Balance and record desk cash and petty cash accounts.
• Prepare deposits of Library funds and transfer funds as needed between bank accounts.
• Prepare and process checks for authorized signatures.
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget.
• File the financial section of the Annual Report to the State.
• Oversee retirement plan and insurance policies.
• Prepare NY sales tax filing and work with auditor at year-end.
• Attend monthly finance committee meetings as needed.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Tuxedo Park Library is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team on a part-time basis. The Bookkeeper reports to the Library Director and is responsible for the Library’s day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, payroll, banking and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include

• Keep the general ledger, A/R and A/P using QuickBooks
• Prepare payroll and maintain workers’ compensation and disability insurance
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and year-end forecast for the Board of Trustees.
• Balance and record desk cash and petty cash accounts
• Prepare deposits of Library funds and transfer funds as needed between bank accounts
• Prepare and process checks for authorized signatures
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget
• File the financial section of the Annual Report to the State
• Oversee retirement plan and insurance policies
• Prepare NY sales tax filing and work with auditor at year-end
• Attend monthly finance committee meetings as needed

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree or college coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, finance or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience and training may be substituted.

Must have experience with: QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Payroll Processing

Bookkeeping and accrual accounting experience in a nonprofit or government setting is desired.

Hours and Pay

• 12-15 hours a week (2 partial days a week flexible schedule) and monthly finance meeting on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00pm – 7:30pm