Accounting Clerk 1

St. Joseph; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $17.00–$18.50

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Parental leave eligibility

Job summary

St. Joseph's Center in Scranton, PA is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the Finance team. You'll process invoices, purchase orders, and payments while helping keep financial records accurate and organized to ensure programs run smoothly.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This hourly role offers benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately, maintain confidentiality, and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and check requests.
• Prepare checks and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review invoices and resolve payment or vendor questions.
• Create and maintain vendor accounts and accounting files.
• Assist with billing, reporting, and other accounting tasks as needed.
• Answer phones, organize records, and provide administrative support to the Finance team.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all department policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Joseph's Center Main
Scranton, PA 18509, USA

Description

Join the Finance team at St. Joseph's Center as an Accounts Payable Clerk! If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with numbers, this is a great opportunity to build your accounting skills while supporting programs that make a difference in our community. Your work helps ensure our financial processes run smoothly so our teams can focus on providing exceptional care.

The Accounts Payable Clerk provides clerical and accounting support to the Finance Department. This position processes invoices, purchase orders, and payments, maintains financial records, assists with billing, and helps keep accounting systems organized and accurate.

Why You'll Love St. Joseph's Center

At St. Joseph's Center, every role plays an important part in our mission. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll help support the financial operations that allow our programs to serve children, adults, and families throughout our community. You'll work with a supportive team that values accuracy, teamwork, and professional growth while knowing your work makes a real difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and check requests.
• Prepare checks and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review invoices and resolve payment or vendor questions.
• Create and maintain vendor accounts and accounting files.
• Assist with billing, reporting, and other accounting tasks as needed.
• Answer phones, organize records, and provide administrative support to the Finance team.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all department policies and procedures.

What You’ll Get

• Compensation - This is an hourly position and the range is $17.00-$18.50 based on experience and responsibilities.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, plus 24/7 no cost telehealth for you and your family.
• Security and Peace of Mind - Company paid short term disability and life insurance, along with a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Balance That Matters - Paid time off and holidays so you can recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Growth & Future Planning - A 401(K) with company contribution and match, tuition reimbursement, and paid training to keep you moving forward. Paid Parental Leave available after one year of employment.
• Extra Perks - Employee referral bonuses, national and local discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance program for counseling, legal, financial, and family support resources.

Here, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a place that invests in your well-being, your growth and your future.

What’s Required of You

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately, maintain confidentiality, and communicate professionally.

This position requires sitting for extended periods, occasional standing and walking, and the ability to perform routine office tasks, including filing and handling paperwork.

Non-Discrimination Policy

St.Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), age , or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex).

Education

Required

High School or better.

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