Bookkeeper and Office Manager

Upshur County Public Library Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Job Type: 40 hour / week, full time weekday position (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, can be flexible on hours)

Pay:
Between $17.00-$20.00 / hour, depending on experience.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation leave

The Upshur County Public Library is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented person with strong payroll, accounting skills, and proficiency in Quick Books. UCPL currently provides complete payroll services for 13 libraries and other bookkeeping services for 11 libraries

• Proficient using a personal computer and Windows based applications including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Quick Books.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Ability to prepare, understand, and explain financial reports.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• The following duties include the main library and up to 14 affiliate libraries.
  • Prepares and processes payroll checks, taxes, and all payroll reports.
  • Prepares and processes accounts payable checks.
  • Maintains all financial records.
  • Prepares monthly financial reports.
  • Assists in preparing the annual budget.
  • Assists in filling out reports, forms, etc.
  • Assist affiliate libraries with accounting problems, procedures, and accounting software.
  • Maintains proper audit trails and gathers/organizes documents for the auditors.
• Familiar with HR duties and forms.
• HR duties include maintaining personnel records, providing information and assistance to employees regarding policies and procedures, and coordinating and administering employee benefits.
• Handles the inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Handles the scheduling of the meeting room.
• Assists in overseeing the library facility.
• General library duties may be included as time permits.
• Other duties as assigned by the director.

• A degree in accounting or five years of bookkeeping and office management experience.

• Please send a cover letter, a resume, and three references to