PART-TIME MUNICIPAL BOOKKEEPER

The Village of Ellenville seeks a qualified, detail-oriented professional to maintain fiscal and accounting records, process revenues and expenditures, assist with payroll and budget administration, and prepare required financial reports.

Position Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, Salary $22.00 to $32.00 depending on experience
Location: Village Hall, 2 Elting Court, Ellenville, New York 12428
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and reconcile municipal ledgers, journals, control records, bank accounts and computerized financial systems.
- Record receipts, expenditures, purchases, appropriations, revenues, transfers and other financial activity; post journal entries and balance records.
- Review and code claims and invoices; prepare vouchers, payments and checks.
- Process accounts receivable, cash receipts, deposits, remittances and other revenues; issue receipts and maintain supporting records.
- Prepare and verify payroll and maintain related personnel, payroll and benefit records.
- Assist with budget preparation; maintain budget records and monitor departmental expenditures and available balances.
- Compile financial information and prepare or assist with financial, statistical, payroll, budgetary and other required reports.
- Research discrepancies and assist with year-end closing, audits and supporting documentation.
- Perform accurate arithmetic calculations involving invoices, fees, payroll and other transactions.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper records and use accounting, payroll, spreadsheet, document-management, electronic-payment and other municipal software.
- Respond to inquiries from officials, employees, vendors, taxpayers and the public while protecting confidential financial, payroll and personnel information.
- Perform related accounting, bookkeeping, clerical and administrative duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Candidates should have knowledge of single- and double-entry bookkeeping, standard office practices and payroll processing; proficiency with computers, accounting software, spreadsheets and office applications; and the ability to maintain and reconcile accounts, prepare reports, resolve discrepancies, perform accurate calculations, and follow oral and written instructions. Strong organization, communication, recordkeeping, judgment and interpersonal skills are required, along with accuracy, integrity, professionalism, discretion, tact and courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
A. An associate's degree in accounting from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university and one year of experience in bookkeeping, accounting or financial recordkeeping involving the posting and balancing of books, journals or accounts; or
B. A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and three years of such experience; or
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
College-level study in accounting or a substantially similar field may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit a Village of Ellenville employment application, resume, cover letter and at least three professional references to:
Village Clerk
Village of Ellenville
2 Elting Court
Ellenville, New York 12428

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Village of Ellenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by federal, state or local law.