Job Openings at Westlake Porter Public Library

Finance Specialist, Deputy Fiscal Officer

January 23, 2026

Brief Job Description

Due to retirement, the Westlake Porter Public Library is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to support the library’s financial operations. Reporting to the Fiscal Officer, this position manages payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Auditor of State requirements, and library policies. The Finance Specialist ensures accurate, ethical stewardship of public funds and serves as backup to the Fiscal Officer. Upon retirement of the current Deputy Fiscal Officer, this position will become the Deputy Fiscal Officer.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, including accounting or bookkeeping coursework. Minimum five years’ experience required in payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and general accounting functions, with knowledge of government or public library fund account experience preferred. Experience with SSI VIP finance software is preferred.

Hours

Full-Time (40 hours). Normal business hours. Evening and weekend hours required as needed.

Position Classification

Pay rate: $21.58 - $30.42 per hour; grade 320; non-exempt; benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Deadline

Open until filled. Priority given to applications received by Friday, February 6, 2026.

Fiscal Officer

Brief Job Description

Westlake Porter Public Library is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fiscal Officer to oversee the library’s financial operations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Fiscal Officer is responsible for management of the library’s finances in accordance with statutory requirements as authorized by the Ohio Revised Code and the policies of the Auditor of State, federal and local laws, sound financial practices, and library policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA accreditation preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in accounting and budgeting at the supervisory level required with governmental or public library fund accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in Human Resources preferred.

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Hours

Full-Time (40 hours). Normal business hours. Evening and weekend hours required as needed.

Job Classification

Exempt, Grade 420; salary determined by Board of Trustees Minimum starting salary of $90,000.

Deadline

Open until filled.