Fiscal Officer

The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of Fiscal Officer.  

About Us: 

Founded in 1924, the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library inspires lifelong learning and strengthens our community by providing free and equal access to information, ideas, and enriching experiences. With an annual budget of about $3.5 million and a staff of 40 full and part-time employees, we offer welcoming spaces, diverse collections, and programs for all ages. Our Bookmobile, launched in 2024, extends access throughout Stow and Munroe Falls, while Outreach Services, including homebound delivery, senior visits, preschool story times, and school support, ensure library resources reach everyone. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management or a related field and either a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a fiscal officer or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Under administrative direction, the Fiscal Officer has statutory responsibilities for all library funds and ensures that all financial operations comply with statutes of the State of Ohio, state auditing requirements, sound financial practices and the policies and decisions of the Board of Trustees. The Fiscal Officer also directs the business and payroll functions of the library. 

• Legal Aspects
  
  
  
  • Ohio Revised Code 3375.32 requires a board of library trustees to elect a clerk for a one-year term at its organizational meeting held in January of each year, and Ohio Revised Code 3375.336 says that the clerk of the board of library trustees shall be the treasurer of the library funds.
  
  
  • Salary and surety bond amounts are established from organizational meeting to organizational meeting.  A bond is required by that section and as per board policy.
  
  
  
  

• Duties as defined by Ohio Revised Code
  
  
  
  • The duties of the FISCAL OFFICER are outlined by the Ohio Revised Code sections 3375.36-3375.39, which place accountability for library solely upon the FISCAL OFFICER.
  
  
  
  

• Typical Responsibilities Include
  
  
  
  • To receive and deposit all library funds in the authorized depository or depositories.
  
  
  • To pay out money by a check signed by the FISCAL OFFICER and the president, vice president, or secretary of the library board.
  
  
  • To keep the financial records of library funds in accordance with Chapter 117-4, Ohio Administrative Code.  See Section XVI, Ohio Administrative Code, and Section 117, which lists the requirements of the state auditor’s office.
  
  
  • To maintain all payroll and fringe benefit records in compliance with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and applicable federal and local regulations.
  
  
  • To provide the board of library Trustees with a monthly and an annual financial report.
  
  
  • To provide fiscal reports on a timely basis as required by other agencies.
  
  
  • To know and understand the library’s statutory requirements and power as authorized by the Ohio Revised Code, opinions of the Ohio Attorney General, and applicable federal laws and regulations.
    
    
    
    • Seek legal advice from your statutory legal counsel.
    
    
    • Request guidance from the Auditor of State’s office.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  • To attend all regular meetings of the board of library trustees and other meetings as required.
  
  
  • To work with the library director as a member of the administrative team to provide information on the financial condition of the library and to advise on that condition.
  
  
  • May require supervisory responsibilities.
  
  
  
  

Salary and Benefits: 

This is a full-time (40 hrs/week) position with full benefits and a hiring salary of $65,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

To Apply:  

Email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Jackie McCloud, Human Resources Specialist, at [email protected] or apply online at
www.smfpl.org/about/employment. 

Closing Date:  

The first review of applicants will begin September 9, 2025.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Contact:  

Jackie McCloud, Human Resources Generalist  

Phone: 330-688-3295, ext. 1011 

Email: [email protected]  

Website: www.smfpl.org