Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will be employed by the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) to provide Accounting Services to the headquarters of a federated library system of 46 public libraries delivering service in.  The Headquarters is currently providing accounting services to 17 libraries. 

Accountant Job Responsibilities:

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports as well as supporting the daily accounting requirements.

Accountant Job Duties:

• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Supports Annual Audit, which includes Balance Sheet reconciliation such as insurance accruals.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares invoices and other Accounts Receivable including invoicing libraries for services as needed.
• Reviews Accounts payable for accuracy to ensure that the appropriate libraries are charged for expenses.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special analytical reports as requested for grants and library follow up to financials.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 
• Manages reporting and tracking for Grant Management.
• Monitors unemployment issues and manages any tax issues. 

Qualifications and Requirements

The qualifications and requirements of an accountant job are diverse depending on the need and standard of a business or organization. Here is a list of minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years relevant accounting
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced working with non-profit organizations and non-profit accounting with current understanding of FASB rules.
• Experience working with online accounting software.

Preferred

• Financial Edge Accounting Experience

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time position with benefits.  Hiring salary range is $42,000 to 45,000.  Benefits include healthcare, 403b plan, PTO. 

Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to acla@aclalibraries.org.