Accounting Assistant – SCI Dallas

Are you looking for an exciting career journey that fosters professional growth and skill development? The Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join the business office at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas. In this vital role, you will support the business manager by performing a variety of clerical and accounting duties that contribute to the effective management of the facility’s medical, educational, and general funds. Do not miss this opportunity to fuel your career ambitions and unlock your full potential!

In this position, you will examine purchase orders and contracts to verify accuracy, appropriate funding sources, and correct general ledger coding. You will collaborate with purchasing agents to implement necessary revisions, such as adjusting quantities or adding line items to reflect additional services and ensure proper vendor payment. Your responsibilities will include reconciling monthly purchasing card statements, recording payments in the APR system as they occur, and uploading all supporting documentation. You will process refunds for checks received to offset expenditures and generate daily reports of blocked invoices. By researching and coordinating with the appropriate parties to resolve discrepancies, you will ensure issues are corrected promptly and invoices are released for payment in a timely and accurate manner.

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (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 Requirements:

• 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,