Account Clerk II (Berks Area Agency on Aging)

County of Berks•Mohnton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Agency Fiscal Manager. The position performs advanced bookkeeping duties in recording, reviewing, processing, and maintaining financial records and documents.

Requirements

One (1) year as a Fiscal Assistant or three (3) years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school, OR; One (1) year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration, OR; Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Working knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Proven attention to detail with all work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations timely and accurately.
Ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to financial transactions.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel applications
Proficient with Email (Outlook) and Internet Navigation.
Ability to run/print financial reports and statements from the County’s financial software.
Working knowledge and experience with current-day office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, agency administration, supervisor, providers, and with other county departments.
Ability to handle stress.
Physical presence in the office is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Oracle and SAMS

Responsibilities

Provides support to the fiscal unit, including coding and processing payment requests for subcontractors, vendors, and employees; verifies the disbursement journal against invoices.
Processes receipts in financial software for all checks, wires, and donations from State and Federal entities and consumers.
Invoices consumers for various services provided.
Enter cost calculations into the system.
Ensures that Department of Aging requirements are met regarding the collection of all fees.
Work with County departments within established procedures for all purchasing and maintenance requests.
Responsible for managing fiscal aspects of agency-run programs (i.e., Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Meal checks (Senior Center, Centenarian Luncheon, Gift Card Spreadsheet, Christmas Dinner)
Develop proficiency in relevant databases and software programs specific to agency and county procedures. (i.e., Oracle, SAMS, Microsoft Word and Excel)
Tracks and maintains Excel spreadsheets for reporting purposes.
Processes staff travel and training expenses.
Orders, tracks, and maintains an inventory of all office supplies.
Maintains contact to call for repairs on copiers and printers.
Filing and Maintenance of the agency filing system of consumers and fiscal records.
Provides scheduled front desk coverage.
Back up for the other Account Clerk II position.
Other duties as required.