Accountant 3

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a great organization where you can grow and collaborate with talented individuals? If so, the Office of Comptroller Operations is where you want to be! We are the accounting office for the Commonwealth of PA and offer the full spectrum of accounting services for our agency customers. Consequently, we can offer you the best opportunity to learn the full spectrum of accounting activities and grow your accounting career in state government. This position serves as an Accountant 3, on the front line, directly supervising and managing the staff and operations of a complex accounting unit responsible for accounting for Commonwealth of PA revenue payments, received electronically or on paper, reconciliations between SAP, Treasury, and Wells Fargo Banking systems, and performing fiscal year-end closing duties. Are you ready to grow and face this challenge with the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management?

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Accountant 3, you will supervise and manage staff and operations of the Revenue and Cash Management (RCM) Unit, serving as a subject matter expert on various projects and initiatives. You will also be responsible for directly serving in the processing and oversight of essential Commonwealth revenue, accounting, cash management, and reporting functions to ensure fiscal stability, accountability and transparency. Work involves facilitating meetings, drafting business process procedures and proposals, as well as journalizing revenues and vendor refunds of expenditures in the form of checks, money orders, and EFT receipts. Calculating interest allocations across multiple Commonwealth restricted accounts Reviewing requests for new revenue general ledger accounts and related impacts to budgetary/financial reporting Preparing year‑end accrued receivable schedules for the Department of Human Services for the yearly GAAP package Auditing revenue adjustments pertaining to errors, transfers, and refunds of fees and other Commonwealth revenues Updating unit database control log of processed checks and other workflow items

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full‑time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 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. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,736.00 (before taxes). Additional communication regarding this position will be provided via email.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

VETERANS

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS)

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

ACCESSIBILITY

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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

BENEFITS

Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work‑Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work‑from‑home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little 'extras' that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee‑only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. Eligibility rules apply.

COMMONHEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

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