Under general supervision, the incumbent performs moderately complex accounting clerical or bookkeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable and auditing function. Post journal entries, process payments, and verifies accuracy of data.

Specific duties include: inputting data, records and verifies details of financial transactions in ledgers and automated systems; review and process financial documents such as invoices and receipts; purchase of all supply request and receiving of Goods and Services for the Library; inputting and retrieving financial transactions into a shadow system (QuickBooks) for monthly reconciliation and other reports; retrieve and process order from the Accounting and Receiving RT system; back up to the Accounting Associate with picking up paychecks and writing receipts for departments with the Library; and perform other duties as assigned, including serving as back for other staff in the department.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year accounting clerical experience.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques.
• Skilled in performing basic mathematical computations and the use of calculator.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate keyboards, personal computers and financial software
• Ability to prepare written records and reports
• Ability to input data accurately
  

Working in the Library Technical Services Bibliographic and Metadata Services Unit, perform database maintenance for Library collections in several databases for materials including but not limited to serials, monographs, and nonprint materials.

Specific duties include: weeding and transferring materials; creation/editing of holdings statements; working with system reports which entails problem solving, reviewing of regular reports, responding to requests for assistance, and coordinating work with other departments; performing copy cataloging in several databases including  Aleph, ContentDM, and OCLC for a variety of materials; creating non-MARC metadata descriptions of a variety of materials and; performing other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and one year of library experience directly related to the primary duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in Technical Services performing database maintenance work
• Experience with library systems such as ContentDM and OCLC
• Experience working with Ex Libris products preferably Aleph
  

• Requires a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school or information science program
• Knowledge of computer workstations, networking, and computer security.
• Knowledge of web client and server applications, databases, and Web programming environments.
• Knowledge or experience working with integrated library systems and the application of technology to enhance effectiveness in library operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology trends, standards, information technology best practices, and issues in academic libraries.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology principles, processes, systems and standards, including operating systems, systems security, wireless networking, and digital initiatives and emerging web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions, managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)