Open Position Announcement
Title: Fiscal Officer
The Board of Trustees of Rodman Public Library is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented financial leader to serve as Fiscal Officer. This position is for 25 to 40 hours per week, depending on the preference of the successful applicant. The Fiscal Officer reports directly to the library's seven-member Board of Trustees and works closely with the Library Director to steer the library's financial future and ensure strict compliance and transparency.
The library is located in the heart of Alliance, Ohio, with two library locations and a Bookmobile serving the nearly 36,000 residents of Alliance City School District and Marlington Local School District. Rodman Public Library enjoys tremendous community support, thanks to the outstanding customer service provided by the 38 dedicated staff members, a busy slate of programming for all ages, and an extensive collection of physical and digital materials. The library has an annual budget of approximately $2.8 million.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Three years of budgeting and financial reporting experience
- Experience with Uniform Accounting Network (UAN) software preferred
- Must qualify to be bonded and have acceptable credit check
- Must have clear BCI and FBI background check
Job Summary: The Fiscal Officer is responsible for the financial accounting operations of the library, serves as custodian of the library’s public records, coordinates procedures with the Director, and ensures that all financial accounting operations comply with state and local laws, the directives of the State Auditor, and the policies and decisions of the Board of Trustees.
Rate of Pay: $26.25/hour to $36.75/hour, depending on qualifications
Benefits:
- OPERS retirement
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave
- Continuing education opportunities
- Contributions to health insurance (full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week)
Date Posted: June 3, 2026
Application Procedure: Interested applicants must submit a resume and a completed Rodman Public Library employment application to employment@rodmanlibrary.com. The application form can be found here along with the full job description. This position is open until filled.