Accounting Assistant - SCI Muncy

Posting number: N-2026-53635

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR MUN Bus Off

Job classification: Accounting Assistant

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Corrections, Accounting and Finance

Summary

Are you interested in developing practical accounting experience in a supportive and structured environment? The Accounting Assistant role with the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy provides a meaningful way to contribute to essential financial processes. You will work with accounting records, inmate accounts, and office systems that are vital to daily operations. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills while helping a mission-driven facility.

Examples of duties

This position provides important accounting and office support that keeps financial operations accurate, organized, and compliant with policy. The role supports inmate banking, financial reporting, account maintenance, and daily business office functions. As an Accounting Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Inmate Accounting: Process deposits, payments, account transfers, statements, and record updates through automated systems
• Financial Tracking: Post entries, verify balances, review documents, and prepare records for reconciliation and reporting
• Record Maintenance: Store, organize, and update accounting files and documents according to retention requirements
• Account Support: Assist with general fund activities, invoice processing, credit card reviews, and preparation of financial worksheets
• System Usage: Use accounting software and banking systems to input data, review transactions, and run required reports
• Office Assistance: Respond to questions, handle paperwork, file documents, and support daily operations within the business office

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; or
• An Associate Degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits of accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA, is required. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for