Financial Assistant – Full-time (35hrs /week)
Annual Salary: $45,500 – $50,000 commensurate with experience
Mid-Hudson Library System seeks an experienced and well-organized individual for the position of full time Financial Assistant to join our team.
Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Responsibilities:
- Provides support and assistance to and acts in the absence of the Finance Manager through all stages of the accounting cycle, along with overall budget support.
- Applies principles of accounting in compiling, preparing, and processing financial data.
- Prepares and processes bi-weekly payroll.
- Processes purchases and ensure that invoices are accurate for payment.
- Provides support to MHLS staff, and Member Library staff.
- Performs general office and other duties.
- Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
Qualifications:
· At a minimum, an Associate degree in accounting or related field
· At least two years of accounting experience
· At least two years’ experience in payroll processing
· Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
· Be able to work independently
· Be detailed oriented
· Working knowledge of accounting software and Excel Spreadsheets
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and other complicated calculations
We offered the following benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Personal Leave
- NYS Local Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply: Please email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@midhudson.org by January 31.
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