Accounting Assistant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Beaver County, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation is looking for an Accounting Assistant who enjoys keeping information organized and accurate. This role gives you the chance to support important financial processes that help daily operations run smoothly. This role is a great fit for someone who pays attention to detail and likes working with numbers. Join a team where your efforts make a positive difference every day.

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.
• Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA, is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

Responsibilities

• Prepare letters, reports, and contracts and review them for accuracy
• Assist with daily payroll processing and resolve related issues
• Handle utility and service payments and track accounts payable items
• Establish and close encumbrances for maintenance agreements
• Run reports and address discrepancies that delay vendor payments

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree