Accounting Assistant - SCI Muncy
About The Position
The Accounting Assistant role with the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy provides a meaningful way to contribute to essential financial processes. You will work with accounting records, inmate accounts, and office systems that are vital to daily operations. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills while helping a mission-driven facility. This position provides important accounting and office support that keeps financial operations accurate, organized, and compliant with policy. The role supports inmate banking, financial reporting, account maintenance, and daily business office functions.
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.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Process deposits, payments, account transfers, statements, and record updates through automated systems
- Post entries, verify balances, review documents, and prepare records for reconciliation and reporting
- Store, organize, and update accounting files and documents according to retention requirements
- Assist with general fund activities, invoice processing, credit card reviews, and preparation of financial worksheets
- Use accounting software and banking systems to input data, review transactions, and run required reports
- Respond to questions, handle paperwork, file documents, and support daily operations within the business office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
