Accounting Assistant - SCI Benner Twp

Are you seeking a thrilling career with opportunities for advancement? The Department of Corrections is searching for a driven and detail-focused individual to support the Business Office for SCI Rockview and SCI Benner Twp. As an Accounting Assistant, you will perform various clerical and accounting duties that utilize your knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. This role demands a keen attention to detail and a dedication to ensuring accuracy in all financial records. If you have a passion for numbers and a desire to grow professionally, we would love to hear from you!

In this role, you will perform essential bookkeeping responsibilities, which include the recording, reviewing, and processing of financial documents and records. Your duties will encompass maintaining accurate bookkeeping entries, classifying accounting documents before posting, and preparing required financial statements and reports. While you may oversee a small clerical team, the complexity of the tasks increases in the absence of supervisory duties. Additionally, your role may involve typing, operating standard office equipment, and executing related clerical functions. Your work methods will be strictly guided by established accounting classifications and procedures. Any technical issues or discrepancies encountered will be referred to a supervisor, who will monitor your work and conduct periodic reviews of the records.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; or
• An Associate Degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits of accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.