This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Tuesday, 09/12/2023, 11:59 PM EDT Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Budget/Acquisitions Technician is primarily responsible for creating all new and renewal orders and acquisition records in a local Oracle-based system, providing expert accounting support for all materials acquisitions tasks, processing invoices for payment, and assuring the highest quality support for the Library's budget and acquisition processes. This position has primary responsibility for maintaining the Library's petty cash funds. Manages all aspects of the Library's materials acquisitions process to include ordering, receiving material, preparing invoices for final payment, keeping accurate records of all acquisitions and payment tasks, claiming material, and working directly with vendors to resolve problems. Maintains vendor records so that all payment information is current, maintains electronic access to all receipts and order records, facilitates the Library's GPO requisition orders, and generates monthly statistics and budget reports and other financial reports. Other support tasks include preparing petty cash vouchers, retrieving records and briefs and oral argument transcripts for use by Court personnel and the public, answering calls, routing material, assisting in the promotion of new acquisitions, helping to maintain the procedure manual and responding to rush requests. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Two years of library experience preferred. Experience with standard accounting practices required, preferably in a library environment. Experience with financial software such as Oracle and PeopleSoft and with Microsoft Office products. Experience gathering, compiling, and presenting financial information. Knowledge of materials receiving and claiming practices in libraries. Familiarity with library bibliographic utilities such as OCLC and/or ILS products.

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Contacts

• Address Supreme Court of the United States 1 First Street NE Washington, DC 20543 US
• Name: Human Resources Office
• Phone: (202) 479-3404
• Email: [email protected]