Accounting Assistant - SCI Muncy

About the role

The Accounting Assistant role with the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy provides a meaningful way to contribute to essential financial processes. You will work with accounting records, inmate accounts, and office systems that are vital to daily operations. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills while helping a mission-driven facility.

Description of Work

• Process deposits, payments, account transfers, statements, and record updates through automated systems
• Post entries, verify balances, review documents, and prepare records for reconciliation and reporting
• Store, organize, and update accounting files and documents according to retention requirements
• Aid with general fund activities, invoice processing, credit card reviews, and preparation of financial worksheets
• Use accounting software and banking systems to input data, review transactions, and run required reports
• Respond to questions, handle paperwork, file documents, and support daily operations within the business office

Qualifications Required

• Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work
• An Associate Degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits of accounting
• Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: No

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: No

Benefits

• Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).

Pay

• Starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes)

Additional Information

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.