Accountant 2 - Area Agency on Aging
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Accountant 2 - Area Agency on Aging
Salary
$60,261.00 Annually
Location
Bethlehem, PA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
2026-00096E
Department
Human Services
Division
Area Agency on Aging
Opening Date
03/30/2026
Closing Date
4/13/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Application Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.
BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU
Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.
Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.
Qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, an Education and Experience Review, in which points will be assigned to each applicant's education and relevant work experience provided on their application.
We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience. Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact County of Northampton Human Resources atdhsjobs@norcopa.govor 610-829-6366.
Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Accountant 2 position within the Area Agency on Aging performs fiscal management duties. Work involves monitoring of fiscal controls and completion of a variety of Local/State/Federal fiscal reports. Work requires extensive contact with divisional program staff, and vendor personnel, as well as internal and external auditors. All work is expected to be timely and accurate.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Administrative Officer 4.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is responsible for the supervision of a Fiscal Technician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Maintains fiscal integrity of Area Agency on Aging Special Revenue Fund through daily review of transactions and output reports and monthly/quarterly reconciliations of accounts.
Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for federal, state and county agencies.
Prepares state fiscal reports, financial statements and budgets, reconciles county automated reports and prepares county fiscal reports and budgets as required, including reconciliation of state and county records.
In accordance with state/federal program guidelines, monitors the Area Agency on Aging grants and budgets for fiscal compliance.
Utilizes various computerized or manual accounting documents including ledgers, spreadsheets, and journals in order to post entries, track expenditures, monitoring spending levels and provide basis for report generation.
Analyzes spending levels of contract services providers to identify over and under spending in order to shift funds or renegotiate contracts.
Prepares monthly summary financial reports showing comparison of line items actual expenses/revenues year-to-date to budget for review.
Supervises one fiscal technician within the AAA. Assigns work and oversees the flow thereof, completes Performance Evaluation Reports, approves/disapproves leave and administers discipline as necessary. Participates in the hiring of fiscal unit staff.
Assists auditors with obtaining fiscal information and compiling reports as requested by auditors.
Monitors and enforces providers' fiscal compliance with contract to include collections and review of required audit reports.
Develops and maintains a fiscal manual for the Area Agency on Aging, detailing processes followed and where information is stored to comply with County, State and Federal requirements.
Provides technical assistance to subcontracted vendors on an as needed basis. Reviews and analyzes financial reports and accounting practices of provider agencies so as to ensure accuracy and validation of unit of service costs.
Provides/analyzes fiscal data required for inclusion in grant applications.
*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester credit hours in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting; AND
At least two (2) years of full time, professional accounting work experience. Examples of such work experience would include bookkeeping, banking, and fiscal analysis; OR
Eighteen (18) semester credit hours in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting; AND
At least four (4) years of full time, professional accounting work experience. Examples of such work experience would include bookkeeping, banking, and fiscal analysis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to relate program operations and goals to the budget process.
Ability to organize, monitor, and analyze financial data utilizing various accounting systems and records.
Ability to train and provide guidance to professional accountants and non-professional staff.
Ability to apply automated technology to fiscal operations.
Ability to identify and analyze trends and provide fiscal and budgetary forecasts.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to express ideas clearly, verbally, and in writing.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Must be able to apply established fiscal methods to financial transactions.
Ability to organize and complete various fiscal reports.
Ability to apply automated technology to fiscal operations.
Ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of staff of a technical and clerical nature.
Knowledge of principles and practices of auditing.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.
Extensive use of a laptop computer is necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the office may range from quiet to loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview and reference check will be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: HS/GRAC2
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION
Updated February 2025
Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:
Medical Insurance
Vision and Prescription
Dental
Life Insurance
Retirement
I. Medical Insurance
Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription
Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.
III. Dental Coverage
Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.
IV. Life Insurance
A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.
V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Information to demonstrate your eligibility for this position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience and education). Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for this position. Please click "yes" to demonstrate that you have read and understood this information.
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Current Northampton County employees MUST detail ALL County work experience on their application. Failure to include correct work history and employment dates may result in the rejection of your application. If you need assistance with this information, please reach out to the Human Resources department for assistance BEFORE submitting your application. Please select "yes" to confirm your understanding of this requirement. If you are not a current County employee, please select "no".
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?
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What is your highest level of education?
Less than High School
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or Higher
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Do you have 18 semester college credit hours in professional accounting courses, which may include courses in municipal or government accounting? Transcripts must be attached to verify. Unofficial transcripts may be attached. Failure to provide transcripts will result in the rejection of your application. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time, professional accounting work experience, if you have your bachelor's degree? Examples of such work includes bookkeeping, banking, and fiscal analysis. If you do not have a bachelor's degree but have the 18 credits in professional accounting courses, do you have at least four (4) years of this full-time experience? Please note: If yes, be sure that your work experience section reflects this within your application.
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