Bookkeeper

Job Description

Account Clerk – Fiscal | Allegheny County Health Department

The Tone:
This is specialized clerical work at the Allegheny County Health Department, located in Pittsburgh, PA. The department is committed to protecting, promoting, and preserving the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing accounting forms for proper classification, and ensuring the smooth operation of fiscal processes. Your work directly supports the department’s mission by maintaining fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Pittsburgh, PA

• Mission: This person maintains financial records, including journals, ledgers, and other manual and digital fiscal records, and reviews accounting forms for proper classification.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), other database programs, data entry systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain: Maintain manual and digital processing of registers, invoices, contracts, and control account ledgers by checking, posting, and balancing accounts, and assisting with reports.
• Verify: Check bills, invoices, vouchers, and other records for accuracy, completeness, and classification, also matching forms and maintaining a variety of lists and registers.
• Post: Post records to manual or digital registers and accounting systems maintained in county databases.
• Compile: Assist in the compilation of figures required for budget preparation.
• Support: Perform routine office functions such as filing, answering the telephone, and greeting the public.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices, along with standard office procedures.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and familiarity with other database programs.
• Skills: Bookkeeping principles and practices, Microsoft Office, Billing Process, Invoicing, Financial Reporting.
• Bonus: Residency in Allegheny County is required within one year of hire. Eligible candidates will be awarded Veterans’ Preference.