Maintains the library’s fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules; manages the business relationship
with insurance carriers to ensure appropriate coverage for the facility and organizational liability.
Serves as the primary administrative liaison to the Chester County Library System (CCLS), providing rigorous
oversight of shared financial and circulation data to ensure institutional reporting accuracy and optimal
resource allocation.
Regulatory & Tax Reporting: Interprets and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal financial
reporting mandates, including 1099 filings, sales tax exemption status, and annual state library financial
reports.
Provides professional leadership and direct supervision to the business and operations teams—fostering a
culture of high performance, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Coordinates with the library's external HR consultant to ensure seamless delivery of human resources
services. Performs additional professional and operational tasks as assigned to support the library's mission
and evolving institutional needs.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Masters
degree strongly preferred.
5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, or business
administration. At least 2–3 years of experience in fund accounting, specifically within a nonprofit, library, or
municipal government environment.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental
Accounting Standards Board) requirements. Mastery of fund accounting, including the ability to manage and
report on restricted, unrestricted, and capital funds.
Proven ability to lead an organization through an annual independent audit. Expertise in establishing and
monitoring internal controls to ensure fiscal transparency and mitigate risk.
Highly proficient in transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable reports (e.g., budget-to-actual
variance analysis, cash flow projections) for the Library Director and Board of Trustees.
Expertise in professional accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage, or Blackbaud) and expert-
level Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex financial modeling).
Knowledge of federal and state grant reporting requirements and the ability to track expenditures against
specific legal or donor-mandated restrictions.
Exceptional ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. High degree of
professional integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and organizational data.
Highly proactive self-starter comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and driving
complex operational initiatives forward with minimal supervision.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications accepted until filled. Please email [email protected] with a resume and cover letter.
The Kennett Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, disability,
sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by the law.
The Kennett Library will make all reasonable accommodations in the application and employment processes.
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