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Summary

Under the general direction of the Budget & Finance Director and the Budget & Finance Manager, the Budget & Finance Coordinator is responsible for providing support for the annual budget, finance, and accounting operations of the Summit County Land Bank (“SCLB”) related to the SCLB’s mission and role in the community.

Classification

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Budget & Finance Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day budgeting, finance, and accounting support. Typical areas of responsibility for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Deposit Preparation
• Accounting & Bookkeeping Support
• Payroll & Benefits Support
• Asset Management Support
• Vendor & Customer Management & Compliance
• Purchasing Support
• Assisting with Preparation of Finance Reports

The Budget & Finance Coordinator may be required to represent the SCLB in the community and regularly interacts with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private stakeholders, and the public, and will be required to perform any, and all, other duties or functions that may be necessary and in the best interests of the efficient operations of the SCLB.

Education and/or Experience

This is an entry-level position. High school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience required. Associate’s degree and/or professional/technical certification(s) preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and experience may be considered. This position performs work under general supervision and handles moderately complex issues, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff. Lesser qualified candidates may be considered for placement at the Budget & Finance Assistant level, with the opportunity for future advancement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable principles
• Beginning to intermediate working knowledge of budget, finance, and accounting concepts and principles
• Motivated self-starter, with an eagerness to learn and excel in the position
• The ability to be flexible, work well under pressure, and adjust priorities without losing focus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail
• Positive and optimistic attitude and the ability to maintain a professional image
• Strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Use of Electronic Resources

This position requires an above-average proficiency and comfort level in using, learning to use, or adapting to, electronic resources and other technologies. The SCLB is a ‘paperless’ office. Experience with, or willingness and ability to learn, budgeting, finance, and accounting software required.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $39,800 and $44,300, annually. The salary range posted reflects the anticipated range for new hires for the Budget & Finance Coordinator position. A successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined after taking several factors into consideration, such as the candidate’s education, experience, skill set, and overall match with the position description. The Summit County Land Bank offers an extremely competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous match, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance programs, PTO, paid holidays, and an employer-paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

Travel

The successful candidate for this position must be able to travel to attend conferences, trainings, meetings, and other events, as required, to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.  Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Not a Public Position

The Summit County Land Bank is a nonprofit community improvement corporation, organized pursuant to Chapter 1724 and 1702 of the Ohio Revised Code. This position is not a “public” position and does not participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Summit County Land Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, and/or responsibilities may change at any time with, or without, notice.