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$ 66250 - 100636
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Do you excel in the field of accounting and enjoy the challenge of preparing complex financial reports If so Pennsylvanias Office of Comptroller Operations has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant within the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR) unit. Showcase your leadership qualities as you guide and participate in the preparation of our states ACFR. Join our dynamic team and embark upon a rewarding accounting career which will make a meaningful impact on the people of Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Senior Accountant in the ACFR unit you will play a key role in the preparation of several pieces of the states ACFR. You will assist with monitoring and implementing accounting standards that impact the states ACFR. Work involves calculating preparing and posting journal entries to convert the states accounting records to conform with generally accepted accounting principles as well as preparing assigned ACFR note disclosures. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Office of Comptroller Operations and other state agencies to provide guidance on and ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards. We are looking for someone who possesses an indepth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles strong Microsoft Excel skills and proven team collaboration in the planning and achievement of highquality financial reports. This professional reports to the ACFR unit manager within the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM).
Join the Pennsylvanias Office of Comptroller Operations to achieve the next milestone in your accounting career!Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) fulltime with occasional inoffice days when work dictates such requirements. Telework may change at any time at the Governors discretion order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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.
- You will be required to report to headquarters to pick up your equipment and attend periodic meetings at your expense.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66250.00 (before taxes).
- 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 fouryear 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 Masters 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 willnotbe 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.
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 www.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
