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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Johnstown, PA • 3h ago

Reference #: 5206120 THE POSITION

Are you interested a rewarding fiscal career with a team that is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and families? Find the role you are looking for with Cambria County Children & Youth Services (CYS) as an Accountant 1. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and detail oriented candidate with accounting knowledge to work in the classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional growth is encouraged. Bring your talents to our dedicated and compassionate team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Within the role of Accountant 1, you will assist in preparing the state budget for CYS and Juvenile Probation expenditures and revenues. This includes helping to prepare the county budget, all related financial and revenue reports required by the County Commissioner's and County Controller, and fiscal forms for the agency's annual plan prepared for the Department of Public Welfare.

Diligent organizational skills are vital, as you will develop fiscal manuals for the agency to reflect all governing regulations for state and federal programs as well as write detailed instructions for carrying out the fiscal demands of the agency regarding paperwork related to placements and invoicing of placement costs. You can also expect to assist in preparing general ledger reports, trial balances, journal entries and budget modifications.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 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 as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting; or One year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and 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). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. 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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