Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant
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$ 39785 - 59384
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Job Description
THE POSITION
We invite a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to become a vital member of our team within the Department of Transportation at the Westmoreland County Maintenance Organization. Your role will be essential in upholding precise financial records and facilitating the seamless execution of our accounting operations. Your passion for numbers coupled with a robust analytical approach and familiarity with accounting principles will be invaluable in this position. If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment where your skills will be recognized and appreciated we eagerly await your application. Join us in our mission to maintain excellence!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Under the direction of the Clerical Supervisor you will engage in various clerical and office tasks with a focus on accounting duties including invoice processing and budget monitoring. This role serves as the primary invoice reconciler for all county purchases necessitating effective communication with both the comptroller and vendors to address any issues that arise. Your responsibilities will include receiving invoices determining the appropriate payment methods and processing payments for non-purchase order invoices while also securing workflow verification from a designated level 1 approver. Additionally you will be tasked with responsible for contacting all vendors regarding any outstanding invoices related to purchase orders for materials and services.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
