Account Clerk I FT

County of Lancaster • Parole, PA

20h

About The Position

This is a full-time account clerk position within the Office of Adult Probation and Parole Services which is responsible for the posting of payments towards fines, court costs, and restitution. This position requires daily interaction with criminal offenders. Applicant must be extremely detail-oriented and possess a strong work ethic that includes, but is not limited to accuracy, accountability, dependability, excellent customer services skills, excellent telephonic communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of high school with some business school or college courses in accounting or business, including, or supplemented by course work in accounting, bookkeeping or closely related field.
• One year of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing, payroll or related work.
• Or any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
• Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping related functions.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets.
• The ability to use a calculator with proficiency.
• Possess excellent communication skill, both orally and written.
• Possess professional telephone skills.
• The ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and manage time with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proficiency in the use of, or willingness to learn, computers and software applications, as required by job duties.
• Complete understanding of basic English to include usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, visitors, clients, and representatives from other agencies.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to sit, sometimes for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer or laptop.
• Ability to lift and move files weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to provide own transportation to and from meetings and other job-related appointments in a timely manner and ability to access those locations with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payments made by offenders in person or through the mail.
• Provide receipts to all individuals who make a payment and assist individuals with basic accounting questions regarding their cases.
• Answer telephone calls, provide accurate answers to questions, and refer individuals to the proper Unit personnel.
• Close and balance out drawer on a daily basis.
• Analyze and interpret various accounting reports generated from the Court of Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS).
• Assist probation officers with the Collections Enforcement Unit in preparing court documents for fines and costs hearings.
• Process wage attachments to employers of offenders.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
• Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED