JOB
Are you a focused and experienced accounting professional ready to take the lead in managing complex financial operations as the Accountant 4 for the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to guide the work of a skilled team responsible for processing payments and reviewing financial reports. You help ensure counties receive needed funding and that financial information meets established standards. This is an opportunity to advance your career while contributing to important statewide programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position oversees financial reporting and payment processes that support county human services programs. It ensures funding is accurate, compliant, and aligned with statewide financial standards. As an Accountant 4, you will perform the following duties:
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Financial Oversight: Supervise financial reporting, payment processing, and expenditure review activities
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Report Review: Analyze expenditure reports and financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance
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Policy Interpretation: Review regulations and policies to determine their effect on financial operations
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Quality Assurance: Conduct quality control checks to confirm consistency and adherence to procedures
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Data Analysis: Assemble and interpret fiscal data to prepare reports and respond to information requests
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Stakeholder Coordination: Work with counties, program offices, and auditors to support financial processes
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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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. You will be required to report to the office in person for training and then twice per week. In-office training dates will be determined by the supervisor. 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.
