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Finance Manager

Meridian Library District

Library District

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$20.40 to $24.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Meridian, ID

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

Social

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Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the finances of Meridian Library District including but not limited to accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, coordination and communication with external consultants (i.e. auditors) banks and vendors. This position posts financial information (receipts, invoices, etc.) to accounting software and reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy.  The Finance Manager also oversees payroll from timekeeping data and provides support for proper benefit processing. The Finance Manager assists the Library Director with financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, engaging in cost reduction analysis and reviewing operational performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential

Accounting/Finance: Provides on-going accounting and bookkeeping support for the day-to-day business operations of the Library and monthly SW Library Consortium balances.  Works extensively in Peachtree processing receipts and disbursements, inputting organizational and project budgets, and performing other bookkeeping duties. Monitors balances, transfers funds as needed and balances monthly bank statements. Maintains budgets and accounting records for all funds. Records all financial activity, including receipts and disbursements, in accordance with federal and state regulations; complies with state and federal reporting requirements

Board Management: Prepares monthly cash flow and cash summary reports.  Prepares regular and special financial reports as needed by the administrative team and Library Board of Trustees. Works extensively with auditor to collect relevant financial documents needed to ensure completion of the annual audit. Calculates variances from the budget and reports significant issues to management.

Payroll:Ensures payroll is processed timely and accurately.  Works with managers, employees, and HR to ensure accuracy of timekeeping records and adherence to labor law.  Maintains accurate timekeeping and payroll records according to record retention requirements.

Fundraising/Development: Assist in the oversight and management of database records and reports for all event-related and fundraising activities including revenue and expense budgets, gift records and acknowledgement processes.

Benefits: Responsible for timely reporting and administration of retirement benefits (PERSI). Knows and understands the retirement plan rules for withholding contributions and works closely with PERSI to research and resolve anomalies; ensures accurate hours and contribution reporting.Coordinates benefit changes, working closely with HR to ensure benefit changes are processed timely.

Marginal

Recommends and informs the Library administrative team of current or needed financial and benefit policies as they relate to operations, programs, and special activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: The job requires the employee to constantly sit, see, and hear; seldom stand, kneel, walk, squat, and crouch; occasionally stoop/bend, and twist/turn; perform manual dexterity movements; and frequently listen.  This job requires occasionally lifting 10-25 lbs. and carry 10 lbs; reaching at, above, and below shoulder height; grasping objects weight 10-25 lbs and pushing/pulling objects weighing 50 lbs.

Mental Requirements:  The job requires the employee to read, write, perform clerical duties, comprehend and use perception, perform alphabetical sorting, and perform math.

Technology, Equipment, and Devices: The job requires the employee to regularly operate and exhibit proficiency with computers and commonly used Microsoft applications, email, payroll and timekeeping software, and the internet.  The job requires the employee to operate and troubleshoot general office equipment.  

Work Environment: The job requires repetition, working alone, working around others, having verbal  and face-to-face contact with others, and be subject to inside and occasionally outside environments.  

Expected Hours of Work: The job requires employee to work a flexible daytime schedule throughout the week.  

Expected travel: None

The Community

Join a library system engaged in community-driven services focused on delivering an innovative and exciting future to residents of Meridian Library District!  Recipient of the Idaho Public Library of the Year Award for 2014, Meridian Library District serves 85,000 residents through two branches, bookmobile, and online services.

Meridian, Idaho is located near the Idaho's capitol city, Boise.

Website
https://www.mld.org/

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.mld.org/employment

HR Info

Human Resources Department 

Phone: 208-472-1754

Email: hr@mld.org

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Posted Nov 16, 2015