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Half Price Books

Temporary Bookseller

Decatur, GA · On-site

$16.75 - $18.75/hr

America's largest family-owned new and used book retailer, Half Price Books, is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to work in our fun, fast-paced retail environment to fill the position of ...

Vision Realty & Management

Numbers Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Own the books. No fluff. Numbers-first. Rules-aware. Speed-driven. Role * Own the books and the data behind them. * Close fast. Accuracy over ceremony. * Cash, GLs, reconciliations, controls. * Turn ...

Vision Realty & Management

Numbers Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$55.78K - $77.89K/yr

Own the books. No fluff. Numbers-first. Rules-aware. Speed-driven. Role * Own the books and the data behind them. * Close fast. Accuracy over ceremony. * Cash, GLs, reconciliations, controls. * Turn ...

Vision Realty & Management

Numbers Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$55.78K - $77.89K/yr

Own the books. No fluff. Numbers-first. Rules-aware. Speed-driven. Role * Own the books and the data behind them. * Close fast. Accuracy over ceremony. * Cash, GLs, reconciliations, controls. * Turn ...

DeKalb County

Library Specialist, Senior

Decatur, GA · On-site

$20.45 - $32.93/hr

... books; receives and registers materials from other library systems; assesses condition of returned items and withdraws materials in need of repair from circulation; sorts and shelves books; assists ...

DeKalb County

Library Specialist, Senior

Decatur, GA

$20.45 - $32.93/hr

... books; receives and registers materials from other library systems; assesses condition of returned items and withdraws materials in need of repair from circulation; sorts and shelves books; assists ...

Barnes & Noble

Bookseller - Temporary

Atlanta, GA

$16.50 - $18.50/hr

Finding books and other products with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, BookMaster and the available information tools. Supporting the cafe team ...

Andelcare

General Office/Bookkeeping

Atlanta, GA · On-site

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH Q-BOOKS PRO/ENTERPRISE EDITION 2010 OR NEWER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Also need to be a detail ...

Andelcare

General Office/Bookkeeping

Atlanta, GA

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH Q-BOOKS PRO/ENTERPRISE EDITION 2010 OR NEWER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Also need to be a detail ...

PC Growler LLC

Bookkeeper

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48K - $52K/yr

Candidate will be responsible for handling books for 3 locations. Duties will include but not limited to: posting invoices to each locations journals, paying bills for each location, posting to Sage ...

PC Growler LLC

Bookkeeper

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48K - $52K/yr

Candidate will be responsible for handling books for 3 locations. Duties will include but not limited to: posting invoices to each locations journals, paying bills for each location, posting to Sage ...

ThriftBooks

Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

Austell, GA

$17.52/hr

At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of ...

Barnes & Noble

Bookseller - Temporary

Norcross, GA

$16.25 - $18/hr

Finding books and other products with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, BookMaster and the available information tools. Supporting the cafe team ...

EPIC

Controller

Marietta, GA · On-site

Description: (On site - Marietta) The Opportunity This is where your career finds its home You have spent the better part of your career building expertise: navigating audits, closing the books ...

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Temporary Bookseller

Temporary Bookseller

Half Price Books

Decatur, GA • On-site

$16.75 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Half Price Books rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 11 rated book shops

Job description


O U R M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T

"Be fair to customers and our employees,

promote literacy, be kind to the environment

and remain financially viable so we may continue."


NOW HIRING TEMPORARY BOOKSELLERS

Do you like books? Would you like to help fellow booklovers find their next favorite read? Do you want to find one-of-a-kind treasures that you never knew existed?

America's largest family-owned new and used book retailer, Half Price Books, is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to work in our fun, fast-paced retail environment to fill the position of Temporary Bookseller.

Every day, Booksellers get to work on a variety of tasks, including delivering quality customer service, sharing their knowledge about books, movies, and music with customers and co-workers, operating the cash register, shelving new merchandise, and buying books from the public. Each day can be unique and filled with surprises! We're looking for people who have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Ideal candidates are dependable, hard-working and independently-motivated.

In addition to the pleasure of working at a great place with great people--and getting paid for it--you'll receive perks such as reliable hours/shifts and an employee discount on almost all of the already low-priced merchandise available in Half Price Books stores.

Half Price Books is a place for people who are interested in preserving, recycling and passing along information and entertainment in every form. We buy and sell books, records, CDs, collectibles, magazines, videos, DVDs and games. We believe books should fill our lives, not our landfills, so we also strive to donate and recycle what we cannot sell.

We promote from within so most everyone starts right here, as a Bookseller. Are you ready to join the Half Price Books family? Fill out an employment application online or bring your application by the store today. We'd love to meet you and say hello.

Half Price Books is an equal opportunity employer.

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