Overview
Accounting Assistant Jobs in Harrisburg, USA at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Are you ready to advance your career by providing vital financial support to the Pennsylvania State Police? As an Accounting Assistant for the Firearms Administrative Section, you will have an opportunity to apply your technical bookkeeping skills within a purpose-led environment that values precision, professional growth, and public service. By joining our dedicated team, you will serve as a vital link between state regulatory systems and the business community, fostering transparency and accountability in a high-impact administrative capacity.
We invite motivated professionals who thrive in detail-oriented environments to bring their expertise to a workplace that prioritizes excellence and serves the citizens of Pennsylvania. Apply today to join our dynamic team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Accounting Assistant, you will perform specialized clerical bookkeeping to maintain firearm dealer accounts across the Commonwealth. This role involves reviewing surcharge remittance forms and sales records for accuracy and regulatory compliance, making necessary adjustments, and posting corrected data to dealer ledgers. You will reconcile Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) transaction logs with dealer reports and conduct thorough research to resolve delinquent accounts or missing payments.
Additionally, you will maintain professional communication through telephone and written correspondence with dealers to provide balance updates, resolve account discrepancies, and offer guidance on standard operating procedures.
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 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; or
- An 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:
- You must be willing to work onsite full-time. Teleworking is not an option as part of this position’s work schedule.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of…
Title: Accounting Assistant
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Harrisburg, USA
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