Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Full-Time Bookkeeper

Based in Harrisburg, PA

 

SUMMARY:
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, representing 800,000 union members employed in all aspects of public service throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, seeks a qualified, experienced individual to fill the position of Full Time Bookkeeper. This is a professional staff position working under the direction of the President. They will develop standards, analyze information, and report research results. This staff will support the work of the Secretary-Treasurer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with an existing QuickBooks chart of accounts; including all basic bookkeeping procedures
• Maintain and tag fixed assets; subsidiary accounts and general ledgers for multiple entities.
• Balance and reconcile monthly statements and issue requested reports
• Manage employee payroll services for multiple locations
• Maintain historical records and multi-year filing
• Assemble necessary financial and tax-related information to prepare for annual audits with accountant
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Comply with Federal, State and Local legal requirements by filing reports relating to elections, lobbying and tax requirements, unclaimed property; and other needed actions as may be required
• May require managing grant income and expenses
• Attendance at a week-long biennial PA AFL-CIO Convention is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required, or equivalent business experience preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping field
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software and Microsoft office programs
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• References required

COMPENSATION:

• Excellent family health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan
• Salary commensurate with experience

To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé including references detailing relevant experience to: monica@paaflcio.org 

The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer