Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Honesdale, PA • 1d ago

Reference #: 5143468 THE POSITION

Are you searching for a role where your professional accounting, fiscal, or bookkeeping knowledge will make a difference? If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about supporting programs that impact the lives of children and their families, then join our Combined Human Services team, focusing on Children and Youth Services (CYS) as our newest Accountant 1. This role is your opportunity to combine financial expertise with meaningful work that strengthens community programs. Be part of something bigger than yourself with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for the accounting activities that support the Combined Human Services fiscal team, specifically for cross program analysis and CYS program. Key aspects of this role involve applying generally accepted accounting principles to real-time transactions and program-specific scenarios; managing budget-to-actual analysis, revenue tracking, and general ledger reconciliation for CYS programs; as well as assisting with audit schedules, preparing standardized management reports, and ensuring compliance with local and state requirements. Our team will also rely on you to conduct program eligibility reviews, process documentation, and submit accurate financial reports. Attention to detail and collaborating with provider agencies are crucial for maintaining contractual and regulatory integrity of our agency. Take the next step in your fiscal or accounting career and find meaning in your work with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasionally, irregular hours, including evening and weekends may be required. Employee may have occasional overnight travel out of County for meetings or training. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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 of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; or One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting.

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.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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