Education Real Estate Accounting/Auditing Government and Policy Other / General Administrative and Support Services Information Technology
Benefits:
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Relocation:
Job Description:
Position Title: Accounting Clerk 7
Salary: $20.60 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
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:
Associate's degree in accounting or a related field.
Accounting certificate.
Applicants will be required to take a typing test for speed and accuracy and score a minimum of 30 words per minute. Applicants will be required to take a general math test, including fiscal skills.
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.
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.Â
Overview:
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year. Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
