Accounting Assistant

The Washington County Maintenance Office of PennDOT is seeking an enthusiastic individual to take on intricate clerical and administrative responsibilities that support the operations within the county. If you believe this position aligns with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to submit your application today! This employee, operating under the guidance of the Clerical Supervisor, engages in a diverse range of clerical and administrative tasks, with a focus on accounting responsibilities, processing invoices, and overseeing budgets and expenditures. In this role, they serve as the primary invoice reconciler for all county purchases, which entails liaising with the comptroller and vendors to address and resolve any issues that may arise. Additionally, this position may involve undertaking technical duties as required to support the functioning of a County Maintenance Organization within Washington County. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: ? Full-time employment ? Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. ? Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. ? Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. ? You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. 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. How to Apply: ? Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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. Apply Job!