2026-27 Administration/ Finance - Finance Associate (Full-time)

Join the team! Are you our next Finance Associate?

Issue Date: October 20, 2026 

Deadline Date: November 3, 2026

Position: Finance Associate, Grade L (Job# 2026-27)

Reports To: The Director of Finance

Position Location: Library Administration / Bridgewater Branch

Hours & Type: Full-time (35 hours/week), Non-exempt, On-site

Compensation: $44,588 annually (plus a great benefits package!)

Position Overview

The Finance Associate provides core financial record-keeping and administrative support to the

Director of Finance and Library Administration. Operating with a high degree of independence

within established policies and guidelines, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate

financial documentation and handling sensitive, confidential organizational data.

Key Responsibilities

● Financial Record Keeping: Process, verify, and maintain accurate financial records for

revenue received from library branches and external sources.

● Administrative Support: Assist the Director of Finance and Library Administration with

executive administrative tasks, reporting, and operational documentation.

● General Operations: Perform additional finance- and library-related duties as assigned

to support system-wide administrative functions.

Minimum Qualifications

● Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred, combined with three (3) years

of progressively responsible experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative

support (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

● Residency Requirement: Must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of

employment, unless exempted by law.

● Mobility: Reliable transportation required for travel to branch locations, off-site

meetings, or training sessions as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

● Strong quantitative aptitude and attention to detail.

● Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple

priorities effectively.

Physical Requirements

● Ability to view computer screens and read printed materials for extended periods.

● Manual dexterity to operate a coin counting machine, calculator, files, and various office

equipment.

● Frequent sitting with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching

● Occasional lifting/carrying of items up to 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling objects up to 200 lbs.

What’s In It For You? (The Perks)

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our communities. Here is how you will

benefit from joining the SCLSNJ team:

● Work with a Purpose: You will see the tangible, immediate, and positive impact of your

work every single day.

● Robust Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and

dental insurance will provide you with peace of mind.

● Invested in Your Future: Secure your long-term goals with enrollment in the NJ Public

Employee Retirement System (PERS).

● Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off package so you can recharge when you

need to.

● Schedule & Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

● Availability Requirements: Flexibility is key to meeting our community's needs - and

supporting one another. Because we value our team's well-being, flexibility and covering

for teammates are part of how we work together. Schedules are generally stable Monday

- Fridays, but starting and ending times may vary on occasion with occasional holidays.

Ready to Help Us Connect and Discover?

If your personality is your greatest asset and you’re ready to champion your community, we

want to hear from you!

● How to Apply: Apply directly online by visiting our SCLSNJ Work With Us Page.

● Job ID: 2026-27 closes 11/03/2026

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.