Sr. Accounting Clerk (Reg, FT)

Sr. Accounting Clerk (Reg, FT)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: Payroll

Campus: Office of College Services

Salary Grade: SEIU E - $18.39

Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department. Hybrid (May be subject to change).

General Summary: Performs advanced clerical and accounting support functions which include verifying and documenting the school financial and payroll transactions. Exhibits proficiency in technical area as assigned.

Education and Experience: An Associate’s degree in accounting and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education.

Skill/Abilities Requirements

• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, spreadsheet and word processing required.
• Ability to accurately check manual calculations.
• Ability to travel to perform work duties at any campus or center location within the CCAC system.
• Must be able to operate various office equipment, including a personal computer and appropriate College software packages or equivalent.
• Should possess good organizational, customer service, communication, interpersonal and clerical skills.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task meet deadlines and be a team player.
• Required to have regular and timely attendance.

Duties

• Provides quality customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Performs complex and advanced analytical, clerical and accounting duties, which includes but is not limited to sensitive, confidential, school financial transactions specific to the department.
• Prepares forms, reports, records, and correspondence; receives and responds to related mail, phone calls and other inquiries; maintains contacts and reconciles discrepancies with external parties.
• Assists with reconciling accounts; posts, balances and codes data; prepares related records, logs and reports.
• Assists with reconciling accounts; posts, balances and codes data; processes transactions; prepares related records, logs and reports.
• Communicates with internal and external constituencies regarding various matters.
• Develops spreadsheets and databases to store and analyze data.
• Under direct supervision, performs general clerical accounting duties in one of the following areas:
• Accounts Payable: Prepares invoices for payment, verifies codes, prices, approvals, and quantities on each invoice. Processes void transactions and reissues checks through use of college software.
• Payroll: Processes payroll forms both paper and electronically in order to properly execute payroll procedures.
• Bursar/Student Accounts: Processes cash receipt and student account transactions; analyzes student accounts; researches and respond to related inquires and complaints; prepares paperwork for collections and reimbursements; and prepares and processes third-party billings. Performs duties related to issuing student refunds. This includes account analysis, financial aid refunds, and general refunds.
• Workforce Development: Processes drops, adds, and transfers based on CCAC policies and procedures. Researches and resolves registration issues related to non-credit class. This includes processing duplicate IDs, name changes, sponsorships, financial related issues, and other various issues as they arise.
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, board policies and administrative regulations and directives.
• Performs other clerical duties for specific/unique needs of the department.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Open Date: 3/20/2026

Job Close Date: 4/6/2026

Benefits

At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees’ personal and professional well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here