Accounting Clerk

our Program•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Accounting Clerk performs general accounting clerical duties and maintains accounting files. The role processes vendor invoices, supports expenditure and financial reporting, maintains center financial records, and assists with payroll-related records and student allowance distribution. The position also helps foster a center environment free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, and models appropriate CSS and employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer fluency. The position is with Pittsburgh Job Corps, part of a residential career training program serving eligible young people ages 16 through 24. The program helps participants complete high school, train for careers, and obtain employment. This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position with an hourly range of $18.95.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
Must pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping.
One year of experience as a general accounting clerk.

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting clerical duties and maintain accounting files.
Enter data into the computer and proofread financial reports.
Record, classify, and summarize invoices, work orders, purchase orders, and related documents.
Process vendor invoices by comparing invoice amounts with authorized purchase orders and receiving information.
Prepare expenditure reports.
Check invoice activity against the general ledger.
Maintain center records, ledgers, and journals as needed to determine the center's financial status.
Coordinate distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
Compile and maintain records needed to prepare the payroll register and other data affecting payroll.
Assist in assembling and compiling financial data as requested.
Assist in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
Help maintain a center environment free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect so staff and students have a safe place to work and learn.
Communicate clearly and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer fluency.