Bookkeeper/Library Outreach, Three Rivers Regional Library Regional Office, Jesup, GA

Posted April 8, 2015

This position creates financial transactions and creates financial reports from that information. The creation of financial transactions includes posting information to accounting journals in Blackbaud accounting software from source documents such as invoices, cash receipts, payroll, bank reconciliation, tax payments, and auditing requirements. Library experience will be helpful and a master’s degree in library science (MLS) would allow for this position to expand to library outreach.

Reports to:  Regional Library System Director

Job Title:  Bookkeeper/Library Outreach

Start Date:  June 1, 2015

Library/Institution Name:  Three Rivers Regional Library System

Salary:  $15.00 per hour / depending on qualifications

Certification Required:  No

City:  Jesup

State:  GA

Job Type:  Full Time

Type of Library:  Public

Qualifications:

The bookkeeper candidate should have degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles. Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of Blackbaud accounting software package. Library experience will be helpful and a master’s degree in library science (MLS) would allow for this position to expand to library outreach.

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of accounting principles
2. Knowledge of computerized accounting functions
3. Extensive knowledge of Excel and other spreadsheet software
4. Extensive experience in account analysis
5. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
7. Strong commitment to public service
8. Ability to work with library customers and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
9. Good interpersonal skills for working within a team environment
10. Excellent English communication skills, oral and written, and public-speaking presentation skills
11. Ability to communicate technical financial information to non-technical staff
12. Ability to maintain reliable attendance and regular schedule
13. Flexibility to adapt to changing work situations
14. Good vision and hearing
15. Manual dexterity to operate computer and phone equipment
16. Physical mobility
17. Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving history, and personal automobile for job-related transportation
18. Satisfactory criminal background check, a motor vehicle record check, fulfill I9 requirements, and pre-employment drug screening (if required)
19. Ability to learn and efficiently operate library computer system and program

Application Instructions:

Application materials provided should specify recent bookkeeping and other relevant experience and qualifications

1. Cover letter
2. Detailed resume
3. Names, addresses and telephone numbers for at least three professional references
4. College transcripts/educational certificates

Send application materials to: 
Three Rivers Regional Library System 
ATTN: Bookkeeper Search 
280 South Mahogany Street
Jesup, GA 31546

or

E-mail: [email protected] with Subject Line:  Attn:  Bookkeeper Search