Account Clerk I FT

Starting Compensation:

$34,534.50/Annually

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• Individual will process general ledger transactions and invoices for payment in a timely and accurate fashion while ensuring a balanced general ledger and a complete audit trail, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Closely review invoices for overall reasonableness and consistency as they relate to approvals; account codes; vendor numbers; payment terms; and other county, state, and federal guidelines – all within specific deadlines.

• Enter invoice and other general ledger-related information in the computer system with speed and accuracy.

• Process, approve, scan and/or save supplier invoices, forms, and documentation into Workday as necessary.

• Assist with weekly and monthly closeouts of accounts payable computer files, and reconcile transactions as necessary.

• Assist with attaching remittance advices where necessary, operation of envelope stuffing machine, and mailing the checks.

• Answer questions from County departments and vendors regarding invoice payments and other information by looking up data entered in Workday.

• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Must be willing to be cross trained for other tasks. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and one (1) year experience in an office/business setting with a minimum of six months experience performing bookkeeping and/or accounting duties; or

• Any equivalent combination of relevant education, training or experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge, skill and ability to use computer word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Word and Excel

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology

• Knowledge of arithmetic, statistics and their applications

• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing and to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

• Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly

• Ability to sense when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.  It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Operate envelope stuffing machine and assist in mailing the checks.

     

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.