Fiscal Coordinator

The Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) in Lawrence, KS seeks applications for a dynamic, energetic and capable Fiscal Coordinator. Under the supervision of the System Director, the Fiscal Coordinator is responsible for managing the financial operations and systems of the organization. This is achieved in coordination with the System’s outsourced accounting partner and includes financial reporting, audit management and payroll, and participating in development of the annual budget. The ideal candidate will possess a strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, with a strong understanding of financial reporting and municipal budgeting.
 
Bachelor’s degree required with a preferred emphasis in accounting from an accredited higher education institution. Minimum three (3) years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
 
Annual entry salary: $50,000 - $60,000 DOQ. Compensation package includes membership in KPERS; 457 plan; company-paid health, dental, basic vision (includes family coverage); short-term disability; life insurance; and vacation and sick leave.
 
Interested individuals may submit their application materials – which should include a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a completed NEKLS employment application to: Caroline Handwork, Executive Assistant, at: chandwork (at) nekls.org
 
Visit https://nekls.org/careers for a full job description and the NEKLS employment application.
 
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. NEKLS is an equal opportunity employer.
 
 
About NEKLS
NEKLS, one of the seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 118 member libraries providing unique and innovative services. As an independent unit of government with a $3.7 million annual budget (funded primarily from local property taxes) and 11 full-time system staff, NEKLS serves a 14 county region (more than 44% of Kansas population). Member organizations may be found in rural and urban areas, and include academic, public, school and special libraries. NEKLS is a member-focused organization with a reputation for being an incubator for statewide projects, for providing excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staff, and for strong outreach services to its diverse membership.