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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to accomplish goals and tasks?  Are you an organized and motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for details?  If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers an opportunity to exercise your accounting skills while providing critical services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, then we invite you to apply for this opportunity within the Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations!

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Accountant 1, you will be responsible for the processing of claims/receivables, recording adjustments, collections, and any other function related to employee generated debts to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 43 state agencies.  You will also be responsible for the auditing, processing, and accounting of approximately 1,900 salary and travel advancements for over $1.4 million annually, covering all agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction as well as using SAP to record all incoming checks and remittances for Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations (BCPO) tracking and disposition purposes.  Accuracy and attention to detail is vital within this role, as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to work cohesively with a team.
 

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description: https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00024937


 Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Alternate work scheduled (AWS) is available upon completion of the probationary period.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
  • Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; or 
  • One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
  • Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
  • A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

 

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

 

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 your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

 

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