Technician/Accounting

Technician/Accounting

Position Title: Technician/Accounting

Division: Accounting (DIV)

Department: Payroll & Accounts Payable

Job Description: This position is responsible to process all payroll related items, including wages, calculations, deductions, etc. for each bi-weekly payroll. In addition, this position works with and supports the accounts receivable process; and will assist with the accounts payable function as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Process all payroll-related items utilizing the CollegeERP.
• Verify payroll calculation register along with trial payroll reports.
• Verify the accuracy of wages and deductions for each biweekly payroll.
• Process the withholding payments.
• Reports and verifies information to external agencies, ie. Domestic relations, loan verification for employees, HUD, PA Department of Welfare, etc.
• Assist with accounts receivable in posting payments refunds and stipends to customer accounts.
• Assist with customer account collection process.
• Assist with the maintenance of customer accounts, payments, holds, communications, etc.
• Assist with answering customer account questions.
• Process accounts payable payments utilizing the CollegeERP.
• Verify budget account funds are available and proper signatures are included before processing payments.
• Approve invoices for the price differential.
• Verify the accuracy of all invoices, purchase orders, credits, and company statements.
• Communicate with vendors on all aspects of accounts payable.
• Maintain vendor information in the CollegeERP system.
• Support outside auditors with all accounting department needs.
• General accounting technician duties as assigned.

Other Job Functions:

• Assist with office coverage.
• Provide documentation as requested by external auditors promptly.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional office skills and procedures required.
• Proficient verbal and written communications.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Meticulous recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, make corrective recommendations and assist with the problem-solving process.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree in a related field required.
• Experience: Two (2) years of accounting work experience required. Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
• Clearances: The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire: PA Child History clearance, PA Criminal Record Check clearance, FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: n/a

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional bending

Audible Demands:

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands:

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
• Hazards: Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary: $18.10/hour

Schedule Days/Hours: Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Posting Detail Information:

• Posting Number: S-2023-231-P
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date
• Position End Date (if temporary)
• Job Open Date: 02/09/2026
• Job Close Date
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.

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