Thursday, November 20, 2025

Full Charge Bookkeeper - Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, Coventry

Part-Time, Flexible Hours (approx. 30 hours/month)
Pay Rate: $24-$28/hr

Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll through library’s automated outsourced system – maintain payroll journal reports and payroll federal/state tax returns
  • Provide documentation to the library’s representative for annual workers’ compensation audit
  • Process approved and coded cash disbursements
  • Secure and maintain vendor W9 records – prepare and file annual Form 1099-NECs
  • Record electronically paid bill transactions
  • Record cash receipts
  • Reconcile checking and savings accounts monthly
  • Reconcile investment accounts monthly
  • Reconcile operating budget and designated account balances
  • Provide monthly balance sheet, profit & loss, and account summary reports
  • Provide documentation to the library’s accountant for filing Form 990 return

Schedule: The anticipated workload and schedule is based around the biweekly payroll and cash disbursement schedule, and the monthly board meeting schedule. Anticipated hours are approximately 30 hours/month.

Qualifications: Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role. Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices. Proficiency in technical accounting skills, including general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, and financial statement analysis. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Experience with QuickBooks online strongly desired. Experience with PayChex a plus.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.

Interested applicants should send a resume and statement of interest to mkhan@coventry-ct.gov by December 26, 2025.