Fiscal Officer

Posted: 03/02/2025

Accounting

The Muskingum County Library System is seeking a full time Fiscal Officer to join our dynamic Leadership Team and successfully oversee the financial operations of a public library system with an annual operating budget of $ 6 million.

Our ideal candidate is a person who understands the fundamentals of governmental accounting, will engage with the Board of Trustees, Leadership Team, staff and the community. They communicate well, are committed to lifelong learning and will uphold the highest standards of governmental accounting practices and the Ohio Ethics law as it applies to public officials.

Muskingum County is located in beautiful Southeastern Ohio just 50 miles east of Columbus with a population of over 86,000. The Muskingum County Library System has locations across the county including in Dresden, New Concord, Duncan Falls, Roseville, South Zanesville and Downtown Zanesville.

Location: John McIntire Library, 220 North 5th St, Zanesville, OH 43701

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000/year, commensurate with experience

Closing Date: March 24, 2025

Job Responsibilities: This position ensures that all financial operations comply with state and local laws, the directives of the State Auditor, and policies and decisions of the Muskingum County Library Board of Trustees.

Qualifications: Candidate must have knowledge of governmental fund and cash basis accounting principles, practices and procedures; have experience in strategic financial planning; and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public Administration or related field.

Preferred: Candidate with a minimum of three years of governmental accounting or auditing experience and a CPA license

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Library including receipt, investment and expenditure of library funds.
Serves as a member of the Library’s Leadership Team.
Provides data and assists the Executive Director with the preparation of the annual budget and appropriations document.
Develops and maintains a system of internal accounting controls. Invests funds to maximize interest.
Prepares and presents monthly financial statements for the Board, semi-annual financial report to County Budget Commission, annual financial report for State Auditor’s Office.
Develops and implements long-term financial strategies to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the library system, aligning financial planning with the organization’s strategic goals.
Collaborates with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
Maintains all payroll and fringe benefit records in compliance with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and other applicable laws.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
9 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
280 hours of PTO earned annually
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan: OPERS- 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution

How to Apply:

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Questions?

Email Samantha Maxwell at samantham@muskingumlibrary.org

The Muskingum County Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer