JOB OPPORTUNITY: Finance Assistant - Worcester Public Library

[Peggy Lelievre]

Good afternoon –

 

The Worcester Public Library has an opening with our Administration team as a Finance Assistant. This is a full time position with an excellent benefits package with the City of Worcester.

 

Salary

 

$27.53 - $33.23 based on experience

 

Description

 

The Finance Assistant position has a variety of fiscal and administrative responsibilities and reports to the Director of Administration and Operations. This position is responsible for assisting with the accounting and financial processes for the Worcester Public Library, which include budget preparation, consolidating and analyzing data, managing accounting and procurement records, and reviewing purchase requisitions. The Finance Assistant will also provide general support for human resources functions. Schedule may include evenings and weekend hours, working at multiple locations as assigned.

 

This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy with a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the workplace. Must be able to meet deadlines and work on assignments with changing priorities. The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community.  

 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

For a full job description please visit: www.mywpl.org/jobs-wpl

 

Minimum Requirements

 

• Associates’ degree in business/public administration, accounting or related field AND
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management

• any equivalent combination of education, training and six (6) years of related experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of above requirement(s).

 

• Adept knowledge and use of MS Excel and finance system applications
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to required locations
• Experience working with diverse populations in an urban community.
• Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/public administration, accounting or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting and/or financial management
• One (1) year of Human Resources experience

 

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before MAY  8, 2026 To: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, Hir...@Worcesterma.gov.

 

Thank you for your consideration,

 

          Peggy Lelievre, Human Resources & Development Manager (she,her)
                     Worcester Public Library  | 3 Salem Square  |  Worcester, MA  01608 

                     (phone) 508-799-1655  Ext. 35706 | (fax) 508-799-1685