Staff Accountant/General Ledger

Westmoreland County Community College; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a Staff Accountant/General Ledger to support the college's general ledger through daily accounting transactions, analysis, projections, and monthly closings.

You will record banking transactions, reconcile accounts, manage intercompany postings, and assist auditors while maintaining meticulous records and providing reliable financial information to campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Two years of accounting work experience is required.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting functions and relevant transactions.
• Record daily banking transactions for all bank accounts.
• Coordinate banking and credit card services with banking agencies.
• Maintain intercompany transactions and balance interfunds to the general ledger.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts with accounts receivable and ensure postings are finalized.
• Record and verify financial aid postings in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank account statements to the general ledger.
• Review GL balances and transactions for accuracy; post adjusting entries.
• Cross-train on accounts receivable and grants staff accountant positions.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Recordkeeping

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Staff Accountant/General Ledger

Division

Accounting(DIV)

Department

General Accounting

Job Description

This position is responsible to perform accounting duties, including transactions, analysis, projections, and forecasts in support of the general ledger.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for accounting functions in support of general ledger functions.
• Record daily banking transactions for all bank accounts.
• Assist with coordination of College banking services and credit card services with various banking agencies
• Maintain intercompany transactions and balance interfunds to the general ledger.
• Reconciling daily cash receipts with accounts receivable overall cash receipts and verify accounts receivable postings are finalized within the general ledger.
• Record and verify financial aid postings in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank account statements to the general ledger.
• Review general ledger account balances and transactions to verify accuracy and record adjusting entries.
• Working with accounts receivable to help project cash flow from revenue sources, be the liaison with accounts receivable in respect to payments received, details of who the students are to receive the funds etc…
• Calculating and journaling chargebacks to departments for items such as supplies, copier charges etc…
• Verify catering chargebacks. Invoice clients for internal and external events.
• PCard (Purchase Card) management, reconciliation and journaling to the proper general ledger codes. This provides support to others in the college in this capacity as well as recording the charges.
• Complete additional general accounting support duties such as monthly loan reconciliations and inventory functions.
• Provide information and assistance to auditors.
• Record all journal entries monthly and prepare the general ledger for the Assistant Controller to process the close.
• Maintain knowledge of accounting related federal, state, and other awarding agencies rules, regulations, guidelines, and other procedures.
• Cross train on accounts receivable and grants staff accountant positions.

Other Job Functions

• Maintain knowledge of accounting related federal, state, and other awarding agencies rules, regulations, guidelines, and other procedures.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• 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.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• 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

• Associate degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Two (2) years of accounting work experience required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

Physical

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

Audible

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual

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

Environment

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noise, and temperature control.

Hazards

• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary

$18.10/hour

Schedule Days/Hours

Monday - 8-5, Tuesday - 8-5, Wednesday - 8-5, Thursday - 8-5, Friday - 8-5

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S-2023-267-P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/06/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes