Library Page - General Accounting

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: 270 Madison Avenue

Reporting To: Ann Hillman

Compensation: $16.50 / hour

Description

Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the finance department provides accounting, budgeting, and procurement services to support the mission of The New York Public Library. As a Library Page, General Accounting at The New York Public Library you will be expected to provide operational support to the general accounting department. Various duties will include general office work, assisting with the preparation and upload of journal entries and revenue transactions, as well as special projects as needed. We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. This position will allow you to gain valuable experience in the field of accounting. You will also have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page. A career growth development program that empowers youth as they shape their careers. The Program provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship. The library page, general accounting position is scheduled for 21 hours per week, Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and may be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Page supervisor, the Library Page:

• Assists with the upload and posting of the monthly fines and fees reports to the general ledger, including posting entries.
• Assists with the upload and posting of the daily Library Shop sales to the general ledger, including posting entries.
• Assists with the upload and posting of donation revenue to the general ledger, including posting entries.
• Assists with bank reconciliations and other routine accounting tasks.
• Helps with fiscal year-end audit activities.
• Maintains the filing system including sending items to storage as needed each year.
• Assists with additional entries and special projects as needed.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in accounting, finance, or economics at an accredited school
• Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office environment with an emphasis on accounting.
• Previous experience with computerized accounting software.

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

• Be Helpful to library departments and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Office environment

Physical Duties

• Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)

Schedule

• Part time hours to be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
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