Accounting Assistant - SCI Camp Hill

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Accounting Assistant - SCI Camp Hill

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-41500

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CAM Bus Off

Opening Date

01/27/2026

Closing Date

1/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03000

Position Number

00050035

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00111803

Bureau / Division

SCI Camp Hill Business Office

Worksite Address

2520 Lisburn Road

Worksite Address

P.O. Box 8837

City

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17001

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

tpratt@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you an attentive and proactive professional looking to join our dynamic team within the Department of Corrections? In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the Business Office at SCI Camp Hill, engaging in various tasks that ensure the precision and promptness of our financial records. If you possess a passion for numbers, an exceptional eye for detail, and excel in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for the Accounting Assistant position and elevate your accounting career to new heights.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Accounting Assistant within the Department of Corrections, your primary role will involve maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts for inmates at your designated institution. You will oversee the processes related to inmate releases and transfers, address inquiries regarding inmate accounts, and resolve any discrepancies that may arise. Additionally, your responsibilities will include drafting memos, providing account summaries, responding to phone inquiries, and entering data into QuickBooks. You will also post accounting information to various financial records, make routine adjustments, prepare daily summaries and monthly reports, and conduct trial balances to generate standard financial reports. If you possess the necessary experience and are eager to embark on an accounting career with a dynamic public service agency, the Department of Corrections is interested in your application. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work weekWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; orAn Associate Degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits of accounting.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.Additional Requirements:Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.  You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; orAn Associate Degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits of accounting.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.Additional Requirements:Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement