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Accounting Clerk -- Amigos Library Services -- Dallas, TX Amigos Library Services seeks to fill the role of Accounting Clerk - Association Management Services within its Finance and Accounting team. This position is located at Amigos’ Addison / Dallas office. Read the full description of this exciting opportunity and the application instructions below. Position Overview The Accounting Clerk - Association Management Services is responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable systems, including primary responsibility for Association Management Services client transactions. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality customer service to members, vendors, clients, and staff and conduct all activities in accordance with timelines and procedures. Amigos supports numerous clients under its Association Management Services program, including the Association of southeastern research libraries, Kansas library association, library marketing conference group, Louisiana library association, Missouri evergreen, Oklahoma library association, St. Louis regional library network, Western council of state libraries, and Wyoming library association. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Accounting. The essential functions for this role will include: Process and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable for association management clients. Perform invoicing cash receipt functions. Monitor accounts receivable aging data and make proactive collections through direct contact with appropriate individuals. Close the accounts receivable and accounts payable subsystems monthly using the computerized accounting system. Prepare and distribute monthly statements and reports. Serve as a customer service contact to resolve accounts receivable and payable issues and inquiries, including taking member calls and requests from staff. Perform vouchering and payment of vendor invoices. Assist the Director of Finance and Accounting with preparation of financial reports and presentations for association management clients. Required Skills & Qualifications Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software. An aptitude for learning new systems with an ability to work across various, related systems, including QuickBooks, a customer relationship management (CRM) system, and others. Accurate data entry skills and ability to review data for accuracy. Experience and Education One (1) year comparable work experience working with receivables, customer accounts, and payables and problem-solving with customers and staff. Bachelor’s Degree or College Coursework in Accounting or Finance (preferred). Salary and Benefits The anticipated hiring salary is from $47,500. Amigos offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage; optional vision and supplementary insurances; 401(k) retirement plan; vacation, personal, and sick days. The position is open until filled with review of applications beginning immediately. About Amigos Library Services Amigos Library Services is a not-for-profit library consortium dedicated to serving over 500 academic, public, and special libraries throughout the Southcentral and Southwest regions and across the United States. Amigos provides member libraries with group purchasing, materials delivery, continuing education, and technology hosting services. #J-18808-Ljbffr