Technician/Accounting

**To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/.**

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive PPO Medical plan with minimal employee bi-weekly contributions
• Dental, Vision, Life and long-term disability benefits at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time-off benefits including vacation days (accrual of 10-18 days/year, depending on classification and years of service), personal days (2 days/year), sick days (accrual of 20 days/year) and extensive holiday schedule (9 paid holidays plus winter break)
• Tuition waiver offered for courses taken at WCCC
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with a 10% employer contribution

Westmoreland County Community College is looking for qualified applicants for a full-time Technician/Accounting position.

This position is responsible to process all payroll related items, including, wages, calculations, deductions, etc. for each bi-weekly payroll. In addition, this position works with and supports the accounts receivable process; and will assist with the accounts payable function as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Process all payroll-related items utilizing the College ERP.
• Verify payroll calculation register along with trial payroll reports.
• Verify the accuracy of wages and deductions for each biweekly payroll.
• Process the withholding payments.
• Reports and verifies information to external agencies, ie. Domestic relations, loan verification for employees, HUD, PA Department of Welfare, etc.
• Assist with accounts receivable in posting payments refunds and stipends to customer accounts.
• Assist with customer account collection process.
• Assist with the maintenance of customer accounts, payments, holds, communications, etc.
• Assist with answering customer account questions.
• Process accounts payable payments utilizing the College ERP.
• Verify budget account funds are available and proper signatures are included before processing payments.
• Approve invoices for the price differential.
• Verify the accuracy of all invoices, purchase orders, credits, and company statements
• Communicate with vendors on all aspects of accounts payable.
• Maintain vendor information in the College ERP system.
• Support outside auditors with all accounting department needs.
• General accounting technician duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with office coverage.
• Provide documentation as requested by external auditors promptly.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional office skills and procedures required.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• Associate degree in a related field required.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

CLEARANCES
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Westmoreland County Community College is an EEO/AA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Youngwood, PA 15697