Current Job Opportunities

Business Specialist

Updated: 9/25/25

Part-time, salaried position between 25 hours weekly

Reports To: Executive Library Director

Primary Duties: Finance Specialist/Bookeeper

Salary: Starting at $19/hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm and one evening meeting per month

Required Qualifications:

Including but not limited to an Associate degree or above in bookkeeping, accounting, or related field. Minimum of 4 years work experience with accounts payable, payroll, and human resources. Applicant should be skilled in interpersonal relationships, verbal and written communication, time management, self-motivation, library-wide operations, customer service and current accounting trends. Applicant will need to be able to adapt to change, work at a fast pace, and remain organized.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping Duties

• Manages the daily business operations of the library
• Maintains electronic and physical copies of financial, accounting, business, and library records while upholding adequate internal controls, confidentiality and good judgment
• Performs all claims processing duties including monthly bills to be paid, verifies receipt of materials being billed, prepares checks and vouchers, and pays interim bills between Board meetings as necessary and appropriate
• Prepares checks for the Treasurer’s signature and serves as the recording secretary for the Library Board of Trustees
• Maintains automated fund accounting system in compliance with library-accepted accounting principles while complying with all state and federal public library accounting procedures and requirements
• Works with the Executive Director to monitor and maintain records of assets, investments, and deposits
• Works with the Executive Director to prepare and complete all financial reports required by statute (IRS, Workforce Development, State, etc.)
• Willing to attend meetings, workshops, and professional development training as needed

Administrative Duties

• Assists with onboarding and exiting staff
• Assists the Executive Library Director with the annual budget, various financial reports and audits
• Performs all duties for employee payroll, including verifying and processing PTO accruals and creating and distributing tax forms such as W-2s and 1099s
• Other duties as assigned

Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to Mindy London, Executive Library Director, at mlondon@kenlib.org
or enter your application below.

Background Checks:

As part of the hiring process, the Kendallville Public Library will conduct a thorough background check to ensure the safety and security of our employees, patrons, and assets. The background check may include criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and other relevant checks as required and allowed by Indiana law. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding background checks and will only use information obtained through these checks through lawful and permissible purposes.