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Join our Board of Trustees!

The Columbiana Public Library Board of Trustees is announcing a vacant seat on the Board.

The Library Board of Trustees will review applications, hold interviews, and make a recommendation to the Columbiana Board of Education, which will make the appointment.  Applicants must live in the Columbiana Village School District.

Anyone interested in the volunteer position of Library Trustee should mail a resume and letter of interest stating the desire to serve on the board to Laura Nappi, President, Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., Columbiana, OH 44408. 

Applications are currently being accepted.

Reports to: Fiscal Officer/Board of Trustees
Hours: Part time @ 10-15 hr/week
Wage: Commensurate with Experience

Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Director/Fiscal Officer, the Assistant Fiscal Officer is responsible for the accounting of all library funds and ensures that all financial operations comply with the statues of the State of Ohio, Ohio Revised Code, the directives of the Auditor of the State of Ohio, and the policies and decisions of the Columbiana Public Library Board of Trustees.

EXAMPLES OF WORK
Accounting
· Prepares and issues payables by check, or electronically on time; disburses/mails accounts payable checks; posts and balances accounts payable items to appropriate account
· Prepares purchase orders; monitors individual cost accounts for budget balances; transfers account balances as directed by the Board; verifies invoices against purchase orders; resolves discrepancies; encumbers necessary funds
· Reconciles bank statements monthly
· Monitors certificate of deposits and savings accounts
· Prepares annual financial report for the State Auditor’s office through the UAN system and documents required by the County Auditor

Payroll
· Processes OPERS, Deferred Compensation, OJFS, Worker’s Compensation and other related personnel reports
· Processes and verifies payroll
· Remits payroll contributions, deductions and taxes, as required to federal, state and local government agencies

General
· Attends monthly Board of Trustees meetings and other meetings as required
· Acts as secretary of the Board, taking notes and preparing minutes
· Prepares and presents monthly financial reports to the Board and Director showing revenues, payments, receipts, cash journals, etc.
· Works with Library Director/Fiscal Officer to gather data to prepare and present annual tax budgets, annual financial reports, appropriation budgets, long-term financial projections and specialized budgets
· Prepares and Submits monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as necessary to state, county, or local officials
· Collaborates with County Budget Committee, County Prosecutor’s Office, Auditor of State’s Offices, vendors and contractors on behalf of the Library
· Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed by the Board of Trustees, Director or required by law

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Personal Characteristics
· Must be familiar with applicable sections of the Ohio Revised Code
· A degree in business management or accounting is preferred
· Proficiency in use of automated financial data processing systems (Uniform Accounting Network [UAN] preferred)
· Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Excel
· Understanding of generally accepted government fund accounting principals
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively, orally and in writing
· Experience with Payroll and financial record keeping requirements
· Must meet bonding requirements by a board-approved agency
· Must be able to work both independently and as a team member