County of Chester

Role Description The Account Clerk III performs accounting functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the county’s financial systems. This position will work under minimal supervision and is responsible for providing a department, agency or bureau with advanced level fiscal support so that county programs may be effectively and efficiently provided. This position is part of the Accounts Payable team for the County. The position provides County departments fiscal support to ensure that County obligations are paid timely and accurately. The position currently confirms the vendor tax identification information on the IRS website for new vendors. A criminal background check is required. Qualifications - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). - Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training. - Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments. - Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong mathematical and accounting skills. - Accurate and detail oriented. - Ability to use standard office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.). - Integrity and honesty. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information. - Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and county. Requirements - Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or related field. - Minimum of three years of experience and/or training with bookkeeping and accounting. - Intermediate to advanced level accounting/bookkeeping skills. - Previous work experience in government finance. - Minimum of two years of general office experience (typing, clerical, filing, copying, etc.). - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Excellent customer service skills. - Strong organization skills. - Ability to multi-task. - Ability to work as part of a team. - General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Benefits - Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills - Intermediate Word skills. - Intermediate Excel skills. - Intermediate Access skills. - Basic PowerPoint skills. - PeopleSoft Financial skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft. - Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar). - Basic Internet skills (research purposes). - Basic knowledge and skill with various accounting software.

Role Description This Domestic Relations Hearing Officer is responsible for conducting conferences with clients and attorneys for the purpose of establishing paternity and establishing child and spousal support orders in accordance with Pennsylvania law and state and local rules of civil procedure. A criminal background check is required. - Negotiate support for children and/or spouse, alimony pendente lite, by calculating support obligations using PA State guidelines. - Review cases, complete conference and reports required, and review important happenings during the conference. - Establish paternity by scheduling DNA testing for defendant, father or mother and child, or the defendant can acknowledge paternity of the child and sign the appropriate documentation. - Enter Temp orders, and follow up with a 10-day notice. - Schedule Masters Hearings when requested. - Finalize and prepare all orders. - Address and docket all provisions of the order accurately and completely. - Enter interim orders as needed. - Handle follow-up on specific cases where stipulation and orders are to be received from attorneys. - Issue bench warrants when defendants have been served for conference and fail to appear. - Complete reports that contain statistics of what was discussed and scheduled. - Maintain, produce and distribute reports and records, as required. - Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Two years of job-related experience. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Strong professional ethics. - Knowledge and ability to calculate incomes. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Accurate and detail oriented. - Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Ability to exercise sound judgement and coordinate resolutions to critical situations, under all conditions. - Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters. - Basic skills to use a personal computer and various software packages. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field (preferred). - Strong negotiating skills (preferred). - Training and skill with conflict management (preferred). - Basic accounting knowledge and skill (preferred). - Ability to follow office protocol (preferred). - Customer service experience (preferred). - Able to use common sense understanding to carry out instructions (preferred). - Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems (preferred). - Ability to establish priorities (remain focused on daily operations) (preferred). - Able to carry tasks to completion (preferred). - Current working knowledge of Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (preferred). - Current working knowledge of Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) & Inter-County Family Support Act (IFSA) laws (preferred). - Current working knowledge of Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines (preferred). - General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures (preferred). Benefits - Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills - Basic Word skills. - Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar). - Skill and knowledge with PACSES software. - Basic skill and knowledge with court management system. - Working knowledge with DPW computer terminal. - Basic knowledge and skill with State Email system. - Basic skill and knowledge with Jetforms software.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Fiscal Officer II is responsible for providing administrative support to the Fiscal Officer III related to managing and administering the financial operations of the department. In conjunction with the Fiscal Officer III, the Fiscal Officer II assists with the management and administration of a comprehensive multi-revenue source annual budget to achieve the financial/programmatic goals and objectives of the department. This position supports the Fiscal Officer III in the performance of financial managerial duties to ensure fiscal conformance with established generally accepted accounting principles, utilization of standard cost accounting principles and practices, and standardized compliance activities related to compliance with local, state, and federal regulations applicable for the utilization of departmental funds. A person in this position is expected to demonstrate the system of care practice model, which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. This system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals. Qualifications - Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting, or - One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes six college credits in accounting; or - Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes six college credits in accounting; or - Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or - Any equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting. - Strong working knowledge of budgets, spreadsheets and interpreting audits. - Working knowledge of state regulations. - Working knowledge of contract management. - Working knowledge of accounting/budgeting principles. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Flexible with strong time management and organizational skills. - Strong interpersonal, customer service, and negotiation skills. - Accurate and detail-oriented with an ability to monitor contracts. - Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management. - Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives. - Ability to organize, monitor and analyze financial data using various accounting systems and records. - Ability to organize and complete various fiscal summary reports. - Professionalism and the ability to handle confidential matters. - Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems. - Ability to establish priorities (remain focused on daily operations). Requirements - Master’s degree in accounting, finance or other job-related degree (preferred). - Three years of experience in fiscal planning (budgeting and procurement) and/or accounting (preferred). - Three years of experience in managing contracts (preferred). - Three years of auditing experience (preferred). - General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures (preferred). Benefits - Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to stand, walk, lift or carry items, and travel to other locations. On rare occasions, the employee will need to reach above shoulders; bend, twist or rotate at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; taste or smell; or climb stairs. There are no special vision requirements listed for this position. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Role Description The Chester County Library System has an opening for a Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for meeting the diverse consulting and fund development needs of the Chester County Library (CCL) and the Chester County Library System (CCLS) and its members. Essential tasks will be: - Assist in the coordination of efforts among members. - Develop new revenue streams and grow assets, including fund balances and donor databases/relationships. - Build support and awareness for member library fundraising organizations and designated 3rd party organizations. - Serve as a representative of the Library System at numerous internal and external meetings. - Serve on various committees as required. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Two years of development and fundraising experience. - Effective negotiator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. - Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work for projects, sales, and marketing. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. - General understanding of fiscal planning. - Strong working knowledge of budgets, spreadsheets and interpreting audits. - Ability to work on conceptual design and policy development individually or on a team. - Accurate and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of the ethical principles of fundraising. - Exhibits professionalism, integrity, and honesty in handling confidential information. - Broad point of view, able to hear and represent a diverse area of needs and beliefs. - Strong proofreading and graphics skills. - Strong leadership skills and a willingness to make decisions. - Easily adapts to changes in the work environment. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. - Three or more years of job-related experience, with a strong preference for marketing, communications, and strategic planning. - Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. - Knowledge of Chester County Library System policies and procedures. Benefits - Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills - Intermediate Office Suite Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer). - Intermediate Outlook Skills (email and calendar). - Intermediate skills in fundraising software (e.g., eTapestry). - Intermediate virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom, Webex, Teams). Physical Demands - Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. - Occasionally required to bend at the waist, climb stairs, and drive a vehicle. - On rare occasions, may need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, kneel, stoop, crouch or squat, twist or rotate at the waist, and push, lift or carry items. - Close vision required to view a personal computer monitor for one to four hours from a distance of 20”. - Distance vision as required to drive. Work Environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. - Will work inside 95% of the time (mainly on a computer or speaking on the phone). Other - A valid driver’s license is required. - Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.