Accountant 3, Section Chief of Deduction Accounting

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49794-03040

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OB BCPO Pay Acctg

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03040

Position Number

00068191

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00815814

Bureau / Division

Office of Comptroller Operations

Worksite Address

555 Walnut Street

Worksite Address

Forum Place, 9th Floor

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Mindi Klinger

Contact Phone

View phone number on click.appcast.io

Contact Email

View email address on click.appcast.io

THE POSITION

Are you a dedicated and passionate accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment? If you are a proactive and motivated individual with a talent for analysis and a strong focus on detail, we encourage you to submit your application today for the Accountant 3, Section chief of Deduction Accounting position with the Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations. This role provides an enriching career path that allows you to leverage your accounting skills to the fullest.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee the accounting, reporting, and payment processes. Your responsibilities will include managing payroll deductions, benefits, settlements, and deceased payments for various agencies. Additionally, you will be responsible for the accurate distribution of funds exceeding $5.6 billion annually. Moreover, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance of payroll taxes for Federal, State and Local authorities, including filing returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, reconciling W-2c's and W-3c's, as well as correspondence and distribution of any applicable form 1099's.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. 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.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation. A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION 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).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.