Court Finance Specialist III – Advanced Accounting

County of Chester; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Chester is seeking an Account Clerk III to provide advanced fiscal support across departments. The role involves handling financial data, posting transactions in PeopleSoft, and producing monthly reports with accuracy and confidentiality.

You will interact with various county offices and assist in audits, while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Minimum 3 years in bookkeeping/accounting is preferred; associate degree in accounting is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Experience in government finance is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced accounting/bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Obtain financial data for maintaining accounting records.
• Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, refunds, and reports.
• Verify and post transaction details and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare monthly production and billing reports.
• Audit invoices against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter data into PeopleSoft according to procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and performing reconciliations.
• Provide clerical support and receptionist duties as needed.
• Interact professionally with clients and other departments.
• Support county auditors and respond to audit requests.

Skills

Accounting

Mathematical skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet skills

Job description

County of Chester is seeking an Account Clerk III to provide advanced fiscal support across departments. The role involves handling financial data, posting transactions in PeopleSoft, and producing monthly reports with accuracy and confidentiality.

You will interact with various county offices and assist in audits, while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Minimum 3 years in bookkeeping/accounting is preferred; associate degree in accounting is a plus.