Accounting Assistant - SCI Forest

THE POSITION

Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support financial processes at SCI Forest. The role involves maintaining inmate account activities and supporting overall operations.

This position provides clerical accounting support for inmate accounts within the SCI Forest Business Office.

Responsibilities include:

• Release Processing:
  Prepare release forms, issue notifications, manage account refunds, and maintain records.
• Payment Handling:
  Process payments for inmate purchases, service organizations, and Inmate General Welfare Fund (IGWF).
• Cash Slip Review:
  Review and post inmate cash slips, ensure compliance with policies, and return disapproved slips for resolution.
• Account Transactions:
  Complete miscellaneous financial transactions and reconcile posting work and balances.
• Deposit Preparation:
  Receive funds and prepare deposits for IGWF enterprises.
• Account Assistance:
  Answer questions from inmates, families, and staff regarding account matters.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  Not available.
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary $41,506.00 for new employees.

• Two years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience; or
• Associate Degree in accounting or business administration with six credits of accounting.
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree qualifies.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Pass background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.

Resumes and cover letters are not reviewed. Eligibility must be demonstrated on the application. Attach college transcripts if claiming education. Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted. All materials must reflect the applicant’s own experience. Generative AI may be used for preparation only.

Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit the PA employment website.

711 is available for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.