JOB As an Accounting Associate with the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management, you will help review financial activity that affects agencies across the Commonwealth. This position gives you hands-on experience with accounting systems, financial reports, and important state programs. You will build confidence as you learn to analyze data and support strong financial practices. Step into a role that helps protect public resources while supporting your professional development!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
As an Accounting Associate, you will help review financial information, support federal reporting, and ensure agencies follow accounting rules and guidelines. This role supports the accuracy of statewide financial activity while building important accounting knowledge. As an Accounting Associate, you will perform the following duties:
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Financial Support: Assist in reviewing agency accounting activity and supporting daily financial operations
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Report Assistance: Help prepare financial statements and analyze information used for program decisions
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Data Evaluation: Review financial outcomes and communicate results to business partners
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Grant Management: Support accounting processes for assigned grants and prepare required federal reports
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Account Review: Prepare reconciliations and review accounting adjustments for accuracy and documentation
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Team Coordination: Work with accountants and auditors to solve issues and support business processes
After completing at least one year of training and the probationary period as an Accounting Associate, you may qualify for promotion to an Executive Accounting Specialist. This pathway helps you build skills and move forward in your accounting career!
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
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Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, occasional in-office days may be required. 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
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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.
