Accountant 1 - Local Government

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Honesdale, PA • 20h ago

Reference #: 5246279 THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-43667-L0311. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2026 TO MARCH 12, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional for the position of Accountant 1. We value your experience, knowledge and skills and are eager to offer this opportunity where you will see how your talents impact others while serving those individuals in Wayne County. We foster a healthy work/life balance, offer a generous benefit package and create opportunities where our employees can see professional growth and create financial security. If you have an accounting background and a passion for grants, audits and budgets, this position is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for accounting activities that support our Combined Human Services fiscal team, specifically for cross program analysis and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) program. This includes processing incoming deposits, reconciling revenue subsidiary schedules with general ledger accounts, and preparing adjustment vouchers to correct or close accounts maintained, as well as assisting in the revenue recognition and general ledger reconciliation for all Human Services programs.

You will also assist with audit schedules, complete revenue research and analysis, and prepare management, budget to actual analysis, and other reports for review. Work utilizes generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and applies them to transactions and situations as they occur. Our team will also rely on you to interact with provider agencies to ensure compliance with contract and regulations. Advance your fiscal career with our dedicated 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 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. 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 copyof 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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