Accounting Representative

Job Description

Accounting Rep | Mid Penn Bank

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Representative role at Mid Penn Bank, located in Harrisburg, Halifax, or Clearfield, PA. Mid Penn Bank is a company that prioritizes its skilled, satisfied, and valued workforce, offering opportunities for employees to develop their skills and achieve professional career goals. This position is vital for supporting the bank’s essential accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and contributing to the smooth operation of financial processes. The role involves coordinating work within the department and with other departments, underscoring its importance to the overall team success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Harrisburg, PA
• Team: Part of the Accounting department, reporting to an immediate supervisor.
• Mission: Support the company’s accounting function by performing a variety of duties and coordinating work within the department and with other departments.
• Tech Stack: Telephone, PC/Computer keyboard, Printer, Calculator, Fax machine, Copy machine

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Transactions: Review various documents, transactions, and worksheets related to the accounting system and make required entries.
• Manage Accounts Payable: Process invoices within the Accounts Payable System, including general ledger coding, inputting data into the system, and printing and mailing checks.
• Respond to Inquiries: Assist with researching and responding to accounts payable inquiries and other requests from company personnel or customers within established time frames.
• Coordinate Operations: Coordinate specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Ensure Compliance: Cooperate with, participate in, and support adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A high school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis in a business curriculum.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related accounting position is normally required.
• Skills: Proficient reading, writing, and grammar skills; proficient mathematics skills; working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; moderate PC skills.