<p>We are looking for a Bookkeeper to support the financial and operational needs of a library organization in Nyack, New York. This Long-term Contract position is fully on-site and offers the opportunity to oversee core bookkeeping, reporting, payroll, and year-end audit preparation while partnering with leadership on budgeting and resource planning. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on QuickBooks Desktop experience, and the ability to manage financial processes with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities, including cash handling, deposits, banking transactions, and routine financial record maintenance.</p><p>• Produce periodic financial reports, monitor budget performance, and help shape annual budgets, forecasts, and longer-range financial planning efforts.</p><p>• Lead reconciliation work across bank accounts, cash activity, and balance sheet items to ensure accurate reporting and clean month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Process payroll and related disbursements on a regular schedule while maintaining organized supporting documentation and strong internal controls.</p><p>• Prepare materials for independent and governmental audits, including year-end financial statements, reconciliations, and audit support schedules.</p><p>• Administer accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including check runs, payment processing, and follow-up on financial transactions.</p><p>• Partner with leadership, department managers, and board-related committees on purchasing decisions, service agreements, financial analysis, and operational planning.</p><p>• Support employee benefit and compliance administration by coordinating related financial matters, researching plan options, and tracking applicable policy or regulatory updates.</p><p>• Oversee assigned administrative or support staff and assist with vendor coordination, facilities-related financial matters, and other business office priorities as needed.</p>