Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of the aspiring young students that we serve. You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals, and make the most of their abilities at Oneonta Job Corps. Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time. We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.

What is Job Corps? It is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 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. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

Oneonta Job Corps offers training in the Medical Trades: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant. Automobile trades: Auto Body Collision and Repair, Auto Mechanics, and Auto Technology. Construction Trades: Tile Setting, Cement Mason, and Electrical. Advanced Trades: Overhead Line Electrical, Rural Underground Distribution, SMART Meter, and Drone Piloting. 

Position Available: Accounting Clerk

We are seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk who can perform a variety of accounting functions per guidelines and regulations that are put into place by the company, and the government.

As the Accounting Clerk, you will:

• Perform duties in accounts payable and auditing functions
• Process invoices and ensure on-time payments
• Ensure that purchase requisitions are entered promptly
• Process invoices 
• Process incoming accounting mail
• Process receivers from Property
• Match vendor invoices to receivers
• Key vendor invoices for payment
• Process and distribute bi-weekly student payroll
• Distribute: student late pay, new arrival pay, cash checks, and money orders for students 
• Distribute meal tickets and student incentives
• Process student incentives, and student transitions
• Reconcile student daily savings and petty cash accounts
• Research vendor's issues and reconcile statements weekly

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, you will perform any and all tasks assigned by the Finance Director to meet the needs of the organization.

We are seeking someone who is/has:

• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and demonstrated basic accounting skills
• Meticulous documentation and recording skills 
• Detail oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to process multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. 

Educational Requirements: 

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Directly related experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis. Compensation is based on experience. 
• The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Benefits: 

• Company Paid Premiums for Medical Coverage for employees only, and reduced rates for covered family members
• Dental, Vision, Additional Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Other Add-Ons 
• Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work)
• Twelve Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to our weight and cardio room
• Daily meals from our dining hall at a low cost of $3.00 each. 

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.