The Riverhead free library is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Administration team. The ideal candidate is well-versed in budget development and monitoring, accounts payable and receivable, audit preparations, and human resources. This position reports to the Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of financial reports for the Director and Board of Trustees.
• Assists the Business Manager with long and short-term financial plans.
• Maintains records of receipts, expenditures, and a variety of other financial records.
• Processes payroll, and maintains various business reports.
• Prepares bank deposits and manages accounts payable.
• Reconciles monthly bank and credit card statements.
• Participates in the maintenance of personnel records and other forms and documents.
• Assists with Human Resources functions, administering benefit programs, such as disability, health insurance, workers’ compensation and retirement.
• Provides essential and confidential administrative support to the Business Manager.
• Attends Library Board Meetings, staff meetings and/or other related meetings when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Good knowledge of public personnel practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow through with projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish effective, congenial working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and ethically.

Minimum experience and training:

• BA/BS Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related subject.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting or finance a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and Accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage required
• Experience in the administration of benefit programs is a plus.

Benefits:

• Starting salary $65,000 to $70,000 to commensurate with experience.
• NYS Retirement System, MetLife dental benefits and Empire NYSHIP medical benefits.
• Earned vacation, sick and personal time.