JOB Grow your professional skills in a supportive environment! The Accountant 1 position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to support financial work that keeps important projects moving. You help ensure payments are accurate and timely for many different programs. This role builds your confidence in financial procedures while strengthening the services provided across the state. Join us and take on this opportunity to gain experience while helping operations run smoothly throughout the agency!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position supports the Accounts Payable Section by reviewing transactions, managing invoice issues, and assisting with financial reporting. It plays an important role in maintaining accurate and reliable payment processes across the Department. As a Accountant 1, you will perform the following duties:
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Invoice Review: Examine payment documents and ensure information is accurate before processing
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Discrepancy Resolution: Work with purchasers, receivers, and vendors to correct problems that delay payments
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Report Preparation: Compile monthly financial reports and analyze data to support improvement efforts
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Vendor Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide guidance about invoice status and payment procedures
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Process Support: Assist with new invoice processes and contribute suggestions to improve overall efficiency
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Technical Coordination: Serve as a liaison with Comptroller Operations and Integrated Enterprise System staff on processing and reconciliation issues
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
