Technician/Accounting

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid with accounts receivable in posting payments, refunds, and stipends to customer accounts.
• Aid with the customer account collection process.
• Aid with the maintenance of customer accounts, payments, holds, communications, etc.
• Aid 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.
• Aprove 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

• Aid 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Associate degree in a related field required.
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of accounting work experience required.

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

Salary

$18.10/hour

Schedule

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.