Accounting Assistant - SCI Camp Hill

Accounting Assistant - SCI Camp HillPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4770832) ApplyAccounting Assistant - SCI Camp HillSalary$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 AnnuallyLocation Cumberland County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2024-14720DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR CAM Bus OffOpening Date12/26/2024Closing Date12/30/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code03000Position Number00102298UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA1Pay GroupST04Bureau / Division Code00111803Bureau / DivisionState Correctional Institution at Camp Hill/Business OfficeWorksite Address2520 Lisburn RoadWorksite AddressPO Box 8837CityCamp Hill, PennsylvaniaZip Code17001Contact NameTrisha PrattContact Phone717.317.5339Contact Emailtpratt@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONThe Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill is seeking an enthusiastic Accounting Assistant who is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a passion for numbers. This career path offers stability and opportunities for growth, making it a perfect fit for those interested in a career in accounting. Take the first step towards an exciting and fulfilling career by joining our team - apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Accounting Assistant, you will provide clerical and accounting support in the inmate accounting section of the institution's business office. You will perform bookkeeping duties, including recording, reviewing, classifying, and processing inmate transactions. Other duties include preparing and issuing release forms and notifications when inmates are released; refunding prepaid phone time to the inmate’s account; reviewing lists of personal property and retrieving items to be disbursed to inmates upon release; and performing miscellaneous accounting transactions and reconciliations. In addition, you will type memos, provide account summaries, and return telephone inquires. Ideally, you will have working knowledge of computer software programs, including QuickBooks. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00102298) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per work week

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS 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 willnotbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx 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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Have you completed, or are you within three months of completing, an associate's degree with a declared major in accounting or business administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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If you are within three months of completing an associate's degree with a declared major in accounting or business administration, on what date do you expect to complete your degree? Please type N/A in the text box below if this does not apply to you.

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Have you successfully completed six or more semester credits of college coursework in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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