Louttit Library Bookkeeper

Louttit Library serves a primary population of 6,200 in our small, rural, cozy, and historic space in West Greenwich.  As a staff, we focus on serving the broader needs of our patrons, beyond traditional library circulation functions.  We are funded primarily through the Town of West Greenwich and receive Grant-in-Aid from the State of Rhode Island. As we are stewards of public funds, we strive to run a fiscally sound and organized institution. 

Position Type: Part-Time Employee 

Compensation: $20-$25 per hour dependent upon qualifications

Work Requirements: 4-6 hours a month; much of this work can be done remotely, with occasional in-person availability to meet with the Director, Treasurer and/or Board of Trustees

Job Responsibilities include: 

  • Runs monthly reports in Quicken (or other Board approved accounting program) and creates financial reports

  • Reconciles accounts and corrects coding

  • Tracks funds from town, grant, and reserve accounts

  • Assists with year-end reporting and coordination with the tax preparer

  • Reports to the Director on daily operations; works closely with the Treasurer to prepare monthly reports for the Board of Trustees

  • Anticipates funds available through the end of the fiscal year

Qualifications and Skills

  • HS Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

  • Previous experience with bookkeeping required

  • Experience with financial reporting and IRS form 990 filing is a plus

  • Experience with Quicken (or any other Board approved accounting program) required

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

  • Familiarity with non-profit financial administration preferred

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Stephanie Barta, Library Director at director@louttitlibrary.org by November 6. Background check required.