JOB Are you a meticulous and driven professional eager to apply your analytical and financial expertise to elevate your career? The Accountant 3 position with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to support important programs that help communities across the state. This role allows you to guide financial processes that keep critical services running smoothly. You will build expertise while working with dedicated professionals who value accuracy and teamwork. The work you do will help strengthen the financial foundation of vital public services.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position plays a key role in managing financial activities that support important health and human services programs. The work includes guiding financial policies, reviewing federal requirements, and ensuring accurate accounting practices. As an Accountant 3, you will perform the following duties:
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Financial Oversight: Manage accounting methods, policies, and reports related to federal reimbursement and state-operated facilities
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Program Compliance: Review federal and state rules to ensure all financial activities meet required standards and regulations
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Reporting Support: Prepare and maintain financial reports for programs such as HealthChoices and disproportionate share payments
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Staff Supervision: Lead a team of accountants working on cost analysis, audits, and financial determinations for state facilities
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System Coordination: Assist with cost apportionment systems and guide program offices on financial procedures and reimbursement requirements
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Special Projects: Coordinate initiatives involving federal claiming, revenue enhancements, and information technology (IT) needs for the bureau
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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.
