Overview
Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance, the finance department provides accounting, budgeting, and procurement services to support the mission of The New York Public Library.
The Accounts Payable Page provides operational support to the Accounts Payable
department. Various duties will include filing, copying, sorting mail, assisting with invoice processing. Performs related duties and special projects as needed. Our Library Pages are able to apply what they’ve learned in school while continuing to gain essential work experience with a team of fun and knowledgeable colleagues and leaders. Joining NYPL as a Library Page is a great opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of one of the busiest libraries in the country and is the stepping stone to a great career.
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.
This position will be scheduled for up to 21 hours per week during Library hours. We work with candidates to schedule work time around your school schedule; Saturday hours and evenings may be required
Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Associate Manager, the Library Page:
- Projects a positive and courteous attitude to the public by providing exceptional customer service
- Files materials in order alphabetically and numerically
- Answers inquiries
- Assists staff with copying, filing, and ordering of office supplies
- Helps set up public spaces for events and programs
- Performs other related tasks as needed
Required Education and Certifications
- 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
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
Physical Duties
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Move and transport items up to 25 lbs
Schedule
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.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.
