Technician/Accounting

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Technician/Accounting


Division
Accounting(DIV)


Department
Payroll & Accounts Payable


Job Description


This position is responsible to process all payroll related items, including, wages, calculations, deductions, etc. for each bi-weekly payroll. In addition, this position works with and supports the accounts receivable process; and will assist with the accounts payable function as needed.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process all payroll-related items utilizing the College ERP.
• Verify payroll calculation register along with trial payroll reports.
• Verify the accuracy of wages and deductions for each biweekly payroll.
• Process the withholding payments.
• Reports and verifies information to external agencies, ie. Domestic relations, loan verification for employees, HUD, PA Department of Welfare, etc.
• Assist with accounts receivable in posting payments refunds and stipends to customer accounts.
• Assist with customer account collection process.
• Assist with the maintenance of customer accounts, payments, holds, communications, etc.
• Assist with answering customer account questions.
• Process accounts payable payments utilizing the College ERP.
• Verify budget account funds are available and proper signatures are included before processing payments.
• Approve invoices for the price differential.
• Verify the accuracy of all invoices, purchase orders, credits, and company statements
• Communicate with vendors on all aspects of accounts payable.
• Maintain vendor information in the College ERP system.
• Support outside auditors with all accounting department needs.
• General accounting technician duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with office coverage.
• Provide documentation as requested by external auditors promptly.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional office skills and procedures required.
• Proficient verbal and written communications.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Meticulous recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, make corrective recommendations and assist with the problem-solving process.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree in a related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of accounting work experience required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

CLEARANCES:
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Preferred Qualifications


n/a

Physical Demands

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional bending

AUDIBLE DEMANDS:

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

VISUAL DEMANDS:

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.

HAZARDS:

• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary
$17.75/hr.


Schedule Days/Hours
Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S-2023-231-P


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
02/09/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.

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