Job Description

If you are interested in a career in accounting and possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for numbers, then consider joining our team as an Accounting Assistant at the Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. This role offers stability and opportunities for growth, making it a perfect fit for those looking for a fulfilling career. Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career by applying today!  

As an Accounting Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial records for inmates. Your duties will involve keeping track of all transactions, responding to inquiries, and resolving any discrepancies. You will also be responsible for preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Other important tasks include making routine adjustments to accounts, preparing trial balances, and posting entries to ledgers. Your role will be essential in ensuring the financial records are accurate and organized for the department.

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
• Salary:   Selected candidates who are new to employment with 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.

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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to    and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at   ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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