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EMPLOYMENT

Alexandria is a historic city located in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.  Distinct neighborhoods including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End offer something for everyone.  Headquarters to several prominent organizations, including the Patent and Trademark Office and the National Science Foundation, our city of nearly 160,000 residents is a diverse community—a distinctly urban area that retains a small town atmosphere.

Alexandria Library celebrates equity and diversity within our community and staff by:

  • Offering programs and resources that reflect our uniquely multicultural community.
  • Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
  • Fostering an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
  • Providing opportunities for all staff members to grow and excel.

Alexandria Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Proficiency/fluency in Amharic, Arabic or Spanish is highly desired, but not required for these positions.

These positions require the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal background screening.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Alexandria Library!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES



Fiscal Analyst


Please note: We are not able to accept resumes or other attachments via email. Application information can only be submitted through the  Alexandria Library Careers web page.


Fiscal Analyst

Full-Time

An Overview

Under the supervision of the Division Chief of Administrative Services, the Fiscal Analyst independently provides accounting and financial support for the Alexandria Library.

The Opportunity:

  • Performs all accounting activities for the department, entering expenditures and revenues; ensures that all transactions are properly coded, approved, and documented
  • Creates journal entries of all receipts and transactions, including electronic transfers, credit card payments, monies from cash registers
  • Reconciles account ledgers and bank statements
  • Manages entry of new vendors into the accounting system; processes invoices, edits and posts accounts, prints checks; researches and resolves vendor inquiries
  • Creates, purges and maintains an efficient filing system for all financial records; monitors fiscal condition of operating programs
  • Prepares monthly and annual financial reports
  • Monitors program expenditures & revenues and recommends solutions to identified issues
  • Maintains proper accounting of grant funds and other special revenue funds and assists in reporting to external donors and stakeholders
  • Assists in planning, developing, and preparing the annual operating budget and periodic projections
  • Coordinates annual audit and financial statement preparation; provides supporting documentation and schedules to auditors
  • Serves as the Library’s Kronos (timekeeping) Administrator; reviews and verifies bi-weekly timecards and resolves payroll issues in coordination with the City of Alexandria payroll office
  • Maintains financial records and files for the Alexandria Library, Alexandria Library Foundation, and James M. Duncan, Jr., Library Foundation
  • Prepares the annual 990 tax form for the Alexandria Library Foundation
  • Prepares information for Library and Foundation Board meetings, provides administrative and fiscal support for the Alexandria Library, Alexandria Library Foundation, and James M. Duncan, Jr. Library Foundations
  • Compiles and coordinates data for annual reporting to the Library of Virginia
  • Prepares periodic reports for the City of Alexandria Office of Management & Budget
  • Attends Financial Liaison Meetings
  • Serves as Fixed Asset Manager for the Library
  • Provides technical guidance on financial matters to employees within the department
  • Communicates work progress and accomplishments in oral and written reports; generates ideas for efficiency or improvement to the operations within their purview
  • Responds to policy and procedural questions regarding budget, finance and other matters
  • Maintains performance measures and reports to appropriate City, State, and national contacts
  • Assists with Administrative Office functions, including answering and directing phone calls, and arranging for building and custodial maintenance
  • Performs related work as assigned

 

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Minimum: Two-Year College Degree with coursework in accounting or financial management; at least three years of progressive experience in the field of accounting and financial management; at least one year of work experience involving public accounting or public financial administration; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: Four-Year College Degree; degree in Accounting or Financial Management.

Strongly Preferred: Experience handling grants and special fund accounts; experience in governmental budget preparation and reporting; three or more years progressively responsible experience in local government or non-profit financial operations; experience with cloud based financial software applications; demonstrated ability to analyze, summarize and present complex financial reports and analyses.

 

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background.

Salary: $52,897.26- $93,086.76


Application instructions: Click here to apply, attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. 
Open Until Filled




Last Updated August 2026