Bookkeeper

Are you familiar with public accounting bookkeeping and excited about the work environment offered by a public library in quaint Zionsville? HMMPL has a rare opening on its accounting team for a Bookkeeper. This position is in-person/ons-site at the Zionsville branch. The Bookkeeper maintains information input and output records, reconciles the books monthly, and enters reports into the Gateway platform. This position assists the Finance Manager in maintaining ledgers and various records required by the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) and Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). Here's What You'll DoInputs information into the accounting software, including recording journal entries for payroll, cash receipts, and accounts payableIssues checks for accounts payable at the request of the Finance ManagerManages all credit card activity, including reconciliation of statementsManages cash received at public services areas and reconciles receiptsWeekly check and cash depositsProcesses payroll and benefitsPerforms financial support for library administrationPrepares reports and financial statements at the direction of the Finance Manager, Director of Operations, and the Executive DirectorUpdates accounting spreadsheetsPrepares monthly reports for the Board of Trustees meetingsAssists in preparing and filing all required governmental financial reportsCoordinates and manages gift and donation funds and grantsAssists Finance Manager as directed at verifying information outputs for federal and state reports and payroll registers for accuracyAssists in developing procedures for performance of a variety of financial management duties; writes Standards of Operations for finance proceduresAssists with preparing the annual budget and Annual Financial ReportAssists with biannual audits from the SBOA (State Board of Accounts)Other duties as assigned What You'll BringRequiredAssociate's degree in accounting or financeExperience in public finance for non-profits3 years minimum of relevant professional experience working in a finance fieldProficiency with Windows-based and Microsoft computer systems and electronic bookkeepingExcellent organizational skills PreferredBlackbaud Financial Edge Software experienceLibrary finance experiencePrevious experience in payroll preparation and employee benefits What We Offer30-40 hour work week24 days of PTO10 paid holidays & 1 floating holidayMedical, dental, vision, and life insurancePaid parental bonding leaveTwo retirement plan options - to help you plan for your future how you wantHealth Savings Account & Flexible Savings AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramShort-Term & Long-Term Disability