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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Education is looking to hire an Accountant 1 for a role based in Dauphin County. This position involves engaging in professional tasks that include reviewing classifying analyzing and reporting financial information for around 2000 organizations participating in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). The primary goal is to ensure that these entities adhere to both state and federal regulations. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role involves conducting professional evaluations classifications analyses and reporting of financial information pertaining to around 2000 entities within the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). The primary objective is to ensure adherence to both state and federal regulations. The individual in this position will engage in analytical and evaluative tasks by scrutinizing financial documents in accordance with established accounting principles. This assessment aims to determine the accountability and efficient use of federal and state funds allocated to food service accounts while also ensuring compliance with regulations governing financial management internal controls and resource management within the CNPs.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime. Staff is required to report to the worksite every Thursday but this is subject to change depending on work requirements. In 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.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- Successful completion of the Commonwealths Accounting Intern Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year as a Fiscal Technician and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
- Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting;or
- A Bachelors Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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.aspx and 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
