Staff Accountant

DAUPHIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM • Harrisburg, PA

5d • $63,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week. This position is a hybrid working remotely and at the Administrative Offices at the McCormick Riverfront Library. Responsible for the preparation of monthly account analyses, journal entries, and reconciliations. Responsible for all aspects of the payroll process including preparing biweekly payroll and year-end payroll reports. Responsible for all aspects of the biweekly check run including verifying, coding, entering, and paying invoices. Maintains confidentiality with respect to administrative matters

Requirements

• Education/Training: Associate's degree in accounting or networking four-year degree or equivalent certifications in the computer technology field. Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA and or Microsoft MSCE preferred.
• Experience: Two-year general accounting experience. Two years’ active experience using Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent. Proficiency with 10-key operations
• Required: Requires independent transportation for travel to libraries, programs, and outreach locations, excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing biweekly payroll, preparation of year-end payroll reports, payroll tax documentation and the management of payroll withholdings and remittances.
• Prepares general ledger account analyses and related journal entries as assigned for monthly financial statements for the Board of Trustees.
• Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, including but not limited to, reviewing/coding invoices, entering invoices into the accounting system, and processing all check, credit card, and ACH payments.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for all DCLS bank accounts.
• Maintains and reconciles monthly DCLS Corporate Credit Card activity.
• Assists in the preparation of internal/external financial filings, including but not limited to, Annual Form 990, monthly PA Sales Tax Returns, and Commonwealth of PA reports.
• Prepares year-end audit schedules.
• Lives by the Core Values.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

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