Library Finance Officer (Mobile Public Library)

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Mobile County, AL

Job Type: 01-Full-time Permanent

Job Number: #40981-0925

Department: Mobile Public Library

Division: Administration

Opening Date: 09/16/2025

Closing Date: 9/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

General Information

This is highly responsible administrative work in managing the financial resources and administrative functions of the jurisdiction.

JurisdictionStarting SalaryMobile Public Library$73,304

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in accounting, business administration with accounting emphasis, or closely related field and a minimum of three years responsible administrative or managerial experience in governmental accounting; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Description

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Important Information

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except for holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at .

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)

10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation

12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)

Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)

Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)

Retirement plans

Employee Credit Union

Promotion by competitive exam

Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

Yes

No

02

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

Yes

No

03

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes

No

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

High School or GED

1 year of college

2 years of college

Associate Degree

3 years of college

4 years of college

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree

Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)

Master's degree

Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree

Juris Doctor

Doctoral degree

05

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing responsible administrative or managerial functions in governmental accounting.

None

6 months

1 year

1 year and 6 months

2 years

2 years and 6 months

3 years

3 years and 6 months

4 years

4 years and 6 months

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

11 years

12 years

06

Describe your experience performing responsible administrative or managerial functions in governmental accounting.

07

Describe your experience with preparing annual budgets, including the scope of your responsibilities and any tools or processes you used.

08

Describe your experience conducting financial studies and managing a complex accounting system.

09

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.

I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.

I am an honorably discharged veteran.

I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)

I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)

I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

10

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

11

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

Yes

No

Required Question