Accounting Clerk

Eckerd Connects; Kittrell (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Low-Cost)

Vacation (9 days first year)

Paid Holidays (11)

Sick Leave

Retirement match 5%

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects through the Job Corps program in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an accounting clerk to support general clerical accounting tasks and maintain financial records. The role involves data entry, invoice processing, and preparing financial reports.

A high school education with coursework in accounting, plus some experience, is preferred. The position is office-based with standard hours; benefits include health insurance, paid time off, holidays, and a 5% employer match retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping and one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting clerical duties and maintain accounting files.
• Enter data into the computer and proofread financial reports; record, classify, and summarize invoices and purchase orders.
• Process vendor invoices by comparing amounts with purchase orders and receiving information; prepare expenditure reports.
• Maintain center records, ledgers, and journals to determine center financial status.
• Coordinate distribution of student allowances and payrolls.
• Compile and maintain data for payroll and monthly financial reports.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

General accounting and bookkeeping coursework

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Hourly Range: $17.20

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties; maintains accounting files.
• Enters data into the computer and proofreads financial reports; records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc.
• Processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report. Checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• Coordinates the distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compiles and maintains records necessary to prepare payroll register and all other data affecting the payroll.
• Assists in assembling and compiling financial data as requested; Assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Cultivates and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping and one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.*

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 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.

Our Program Location

Pittsburgh Job Corps

7175 Highland Dr

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.