Accounting Clerk

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a living—make a difference.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Pay

Hourly Range: $18.95 (Service Contract Act (SCA) Position)

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting clerical duties; maintain accounting files.
• Enter data into the computer and proofread financial reports; record, classify, and summarize invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc.
• Process vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepare expenditure report. Check invoice activity against general ledger.
• Assist in assembling and compiling financial data as requested.
• Maintain center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• Coordinate the distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compile and maintain records necessary to prepare payroll register and all other data affecting the payroll.
• Assist in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent, with courses in general accounting and bookkeeping, one-year experience as a general accounting clerk.
• Prefer two or more years’ experience.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location: Pittsburgh Job Corps, 7175 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206