Library Page - General Accounting

The New York Public Library • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 19-21 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5 pm, and may be subject to change.

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritize and organize work, accurately and efficiently perform detailed tasks, and follow through to achieve deadlines.
• Intermediate level competency with Excel required.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
• Basic computer and basic technology skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees