Teamsters Admin Assistant I

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauphin County Clerk of Courts is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. An employee in this position is responsible for bookkeeping and clerical support, involving customer service. The employee acts as the office bookkeeper, calculating and transmitting bank deposits into multiple accounts and updating financial records. The employee in this position prepares associated worksheets and reports, ensuring timely transmission of the same. This is a Union/Teamsters position.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or an accredited equivalency program required.
Knowledge of principles of bookkeeping and basic accounting.
Computer and data entry experience required.
A favorable criminal background is also required.
Must possess rudimentary knowledge of office automation.
Must be able to speak and understand the English language and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must possess knowledge in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Vehicle Code, and the criminal justice community in the Central Pennsylvania area.
Must possess interpersonal skills to interface with other members of the criminal justice community and Dauphin County government.
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding criminal justice information reviewed as part of working in the Clerk of Courts Office.
A favorable background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS) experience, preferred.
2 – 3 years bookkeeping experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives and records fees; prepares daily and monthly reports
Compiles monthly reports of receipts and distributions to Dauphin County and PA Department of Revenue
Receives funds posted for bail. Reviews files of people released on bail to determine eligibility of refunds; computes poundage and refunds.
Applies assessments mandated by the State and the County for all sentenced cases.
Adjusts assessments, required by Court Order.
Prepares Bail Bonds in accordance with form of bail tendered; certifies same and conveys to appropriate prison
Collects fees and issues receipts.
Greets and assists clients at the counter.
Answer phone inquiries or directs questions to proper individuals or other departments.
Assists other employees as required.
Operates computer, scanner, copier, and other office equipment as needed.
Dockets, images and files all documents (electronic and paper) filed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Prepares and processes both state and county commitments.