<p>Position Definition:</p> <p>Reporting to the Library Director, this position serves as the primary source for budget assistance, analysis of vendor accounts, reconciling statements, orders, replacement orders and invoicing. This includes vendor management and communication to maintain internal controls and checks and balances to avoid impropriety and inaccuracies. Acts as liaison to city of Norwalk purchasing/finance/comptroller's department for audit purposes, if needed.</p> <p>Example of Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assists in the preparation of the annual department budget. </p> </li><li> <p>Collects data for statistical analysis for budget reports. </p> </li><li> <p>Assists with monitoring grant activities and spending.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with weekly budget reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintenance of invoicing and accounts.</p> </li><li> <p>Orders materials including but not limited to office supplies, processing and maintenance supplies.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with the maintenance of order inventory.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs end of fiscal year paper file changeover and fiscal account closing due on June 30.</p> </li><li> <p>Creates new fiscal year files starting with July 1.</p> </li><li> <p>Acts as liaison to City of Norwalk Finance/Comptroller's if needed for audit purposes.</p> </li><li> <p>Attends some meetings pertaining to budget.</p> </li></ul> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility.</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of workplace professionalism. </li><li>Understanding of confidentiality. </li><li>Data analysis experience. </li><li>Budget planning experience. </li><li>Vendor experience. </li><li>Ability to prioritize and to work with a sense of urgency when needed. </li><li>Ability to focus for long periods of time. </li><li>Ability to think independently and work effectively with limited supervision. </li></ul> <p>Four-year accounting degree or two-year accounting degree with four years accounting work and budget experience, and great written and verbal communication skills. General knowledge of GAAP and accounting practices, and familiarity with MUNIS/Tyler Technologies municipal accounting software or equivalent software, accounting practices are a plus.License or Certificate:  Not applicable.</p> <p>This position is a Grade 12.</p>