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Accounting Assistant - SCI Chester

Salary

$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-25131

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CHS Bus Off

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03000

Position Number

00243575

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00112203

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Chester

Worksite Address

500 East 4th Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

James Torres

Contact Phone

717.705.4512

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

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THE POSITION

Are you a highly motivated accounting professional eager to start a new chapter in your career? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Chester is on the lookout for a analytically minded Accounting Assistant 2 with a background in bookkeeping. This position allows you to utilize your unique skill set to perform clerical-accounting support functions in our Inmate Accounts section. Apply today to take advantage of this fulfilling career opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Accounting Assistant for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for keeping inmate accounts up to date and accurate by recording, reviewing, classifying, and processing inmate transactions and revenue-producing activities under the Inmate General Welfare Fund’s (IGWF) Accounting Manual. Work involves staying up to date on inmate releases and transfers as well as answering requests or inquiries concerning inmate accounts and resolving discrepancies that may arise. You will also be responsible for preparing release forms, processing blocked invoices, as well as processing inmate cash slips for inside and outside purchases. Additional tasks include:

+ Completing a variety of accounting transactions

+ Preparing deposits for IGWF activities

+ Updating records for commissary sales and payroll transactions

+ Handling transactions for the cable system

+ Verifying required documents and entering data into the Integrated Offender Case Management System (IOCMS)

If you are looking for a career where you can tackle a variety of challenges and develop solutions, we have the perfect job for you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00243575)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).

+ This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work;or

+ An Associate Degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits of accounting.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ 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.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you completed, or are you within three months of completing, an associate’s degree with a declared major in accounting or business administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are within three months of completing an associate’s degree with a declared major in accounting or business administration, on what date do you expect to complete your degree? Please type N/A in the text box below if this does not apply to you.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov