Accounting Clerk 7

Position Summary

Reporting to a Supervisor in the Court Records Department, the Accounting Clerk 7 performs accounting duties to facilitate the collection, recording of financial transactions, and disbursement of funds received by the Department of Court Records.

Duties

• Enters data into related systems accurately, ensures completeness, and corrects errors as needed.
• Generates, using simple inquiry data inputs, Common Please Case Management CPCMS reports.
• Reconciles the daily cashier’s work receipts and sessions to prepare the daily bank deposits.
• Prepares general ledger entries to record the financial transactions of the office.
• Creates customer receipts accurately; Uses receipts to generate and reconcile when needed, end-of-day balances.
• Maintains a log of unclaimed property to escheat to the Commonwealth; maintains escrow accounts and drawdown accounts.
• Processes Automatic Clearing House (ACH) payments.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Bookkeeping/accounting principles and procedures.
• Data entry procedures and related office practices.
• Skill in:
• Basic computer proficiency including Windows-based programs.
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Accounting software package/s.
• Ability to:
• Provide excellent customer service assistance in person and over the phone.
• Work under general supervision; follow oral and written instructions.
• Collaborate, cooperate, and interact effectively with all stakeholders (e.g., internal and external customers, management, and peers, etc.).
• Accurately and promptly enter data into a personal computer.
• Proofread and verify data.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Learn to use new computer software as required.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of office experience which includes bookkeeping experience and/or using accounting software and applying math and fiscal skills.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in accounting or a related field.
• An Accounting certificate.

Background Check

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.