Accounting Clerk Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Pittsburgh, PA (Job ID 10888)

Description

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

Our Benefits:

• 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

Hourly Range: $17.00-$18.00

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties; maintains accounting files.
• Enters data into the computer and proofreads financial reports; records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc.
• Processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report. Checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Assists in assembling and compiling financial data as requested.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• Coordinates the distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compiles and maintains records necessary to prepare payroll register and all other data affecting the payroll.
• Assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Cultivates 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 communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

Qualifications          

• 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. 

Additional Requirements: Ability to type accurately at a moderate speed, some bookkeeping experience. Aptitude for mathematical computation. Ability to operate a computer and proficiency in use of mathematical spreadsheets, e.g., Excel, Lotus 1-2-3.   Good organizational skills.   Ability to effectively relate to trainee population.  Good communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

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

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.   Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.