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
  
  

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.

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.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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