Fiscal Assistant - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Westmoreland County, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Assistant position with the Department of Human Services at Torrance State Hospital offers a rewarding opportunity to support important financial work. This role places you in a setting where accuracy and organization make a real difference in daily operations. You will gain experience working with financial records, reports, and key accounting procedures. This is an excellent chance to grow your skills in a supportive and meaningful environment.

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 in accounting; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, verify information, code entries accurately, and enter data into financial systems
• Maintain advancement and petty cash accounts while preparing checks and tracking balances
• Audit financial documents to confirm accuracy, resolve issues, and support compliance requirements
• Organize financial files, monitor purchasing card logs, and maintain required documentation
• Prepare monthly financial reports and respond to requests for information from staff or auditors

What This Job Offers

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