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Accounting Assistant- SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary
Cumberland, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Step into a role where your precision, energy, and drive truly matter as an Accounting Assistant the Department of Correction at SCI Camp Hill, where you will play a key part in keeping our financial records accurate, organized, and on track while contributing to the important mission of the Department of Corrections. If you enjoy working with numbers, take pride in your accuracy, and excel in a dynamic team setting, this is a fantastic chance to grow your accounting career while making a real difference. Apply now and showcase your skills in a workplace that appreciates your commitment.

As an Accounting Assistant with the Department of Corrections, you will be essential in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for the inmate population at your assigned institution. Your responsibilities will involve entering accounting information into ledgers and journals, generating daily and monthly financial reports, managing inmate releases and transfers, and addressing any discrepancies in accounts. Additionally, you will respond to inquiries about inmate accounts, prepare summaries, type memos, return phone calls, and input transactions into QuickBooks to ensure efficient financial operations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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/credits.


Additional Requirements:

  • Successful Completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA.  
  • 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 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 dateLate 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.  
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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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