Queens Public Library · 2 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Jamaica, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expQueens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. The Staff Accountant will apply accounting principles to maintain financial records, perform various accounting functions, and support the treasury responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Reconciles all intercompany accounts; ad-hoc analysis and schedules as needed
Reviews, audits, and approves the issuance (release) of all accounts payable invoices prior to check issuance
Prepares cash, accounts receivable, payroll and accounts payable journal entries
Responsible for the safeguarding of receipts
Prepares bank deposits and brings to the bank as back-up for the Senior Accountant and other treasury functions as required
Ensures adequate funding in accounts for payroll and accounts payable payments
Responsible for petty cash disbursements
Serves as back-up for Senior Accountant as needed
Creates accounts receivable invoices
Maintains, analyzes and resolves receivable balances
Reconciles and reports on accounts receivable balances, including follow-up with internal departments
Reviews and analyzes online branch cash reporting
Provides support services and training for community libraries for fines/fees processing
Ensures compliance with cash management policies/procedures
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Accounting/Finance required
Minimum of one year of experience in accounting
Working knowledge of financial and accounting software systems
Basic knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Organized and detail oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to work under tight time schedules and to handle multiple tasks
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with both internal and external customers from different backgrounds and organizational levels
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers and regulatory agencies; recommend and/or implement solutions to identified problems
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive for work-related purposes as needed
Commitment to serving all communities in the most diverse area of the country
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
SAP or an equivalent application preferred
Company
Queens Public Library
Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the country.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01M2015-08-01Seed· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Thomas Galante
President and Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Mack
Chief Financial Officer
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