Senior Accountant (Accountant 3)

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Senior Accountant (Accountant 3)

Salary

$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-13890-03040

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OB BAFM Gen Acctg Div

Opening Date

12/12/2024

Closing Date

12/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03040

Position Number

00124088

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

BAFM/00815013

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management/General Accounting

Worksite Address

555 Walnut Street

Worksite Address

9th Floor

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Lori Hepler

Contact Email

lhepler@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are your analytical and leadership skills second to none? If so, the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management/General Accounting is eager welcome you to their team as a Senior Accountant. You will be responsible for providing professional analysis, control and guidance in government financial and budgetary accounting and reporting. Join us as we strive to ensure ongoing governmental transparency, legal and fiscal accountability, and appropriate use of Commonwealth resources.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the analysis and transactions related to the CMS-64 in the Medical Assistance unit within the General Accounting Division of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. This position supervises one Executive Financial Associate position. The Senior Accountant serves as the unit manager's delegate for leading projects, facilitating presentations, refining internal processes, and establishing procedures. In this role, you will have the opportunity to routinely interact with the various local, state, and federal entities involved in the work of the unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Training and developing Executive Financial Associate

• Mentoring other team members

• Monitoring compliance with rules and regulations for all assigned federal grants

• Collaborating with agencies and business partners to assess initiatives and provide guidance to department and agency personnel

  Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00124088) .

  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 will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time at the Governor's discretion. 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. You will be required to report to headquarters to pick up your equipment and attend periodic meetings at your expense.

• Salary: All new employees with the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary

• All information regarding interviews will be sent via the email address used on the application. 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;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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA r esidency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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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.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Accountant 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  How many years of full-time progressively responsible professional accounting experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  04

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  05

  Have you completed a master's degree in accounting or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Have you completed a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  07

  Have you completed 15 or more college level credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you possess four or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  10

  Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered no to the above question, type N/A in the text box below.

  12

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  13

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

Applies relevant accounting principles and practices for a variety of transactions, such as revenues, expenses, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, loans, and inventory in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards. Uses accounting records and other supporting documentation to post accounting entries to general ledger accounts. Prepares and posts adjustment transactions to correct or close accounts. Monitors, reconciles, and corrects funds as well as processes transactions. Analyzes and prepares transactions into statement and report format based on applicable accounting standards and regulations.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

• B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

  14

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions.

• Your experience monitoring, reconciling, and correcting funds.

• Your experience evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

• Your level of responsibility.

  15

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  16

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – COMPLIANCE

Provides a uniform and cost-effective system of accounting and financial controls to ensure accountability of government funds. Monitors agency compliance with established accounting standards. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and reports. Develops and implements procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

• B. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. Someone else was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business law.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

  17

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds.

• Your experience developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

• Your level of responsibility.

  18

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  19

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – SUPERVISION

Perform the full range of supervisory duties. This includes planning, delegating, and reviewing work; establishing priorities and timeframes for completion of work; providing guidance to staff on complex problems; approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; completing position descriptions; and responding to inquiries from staff.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning and delegating work; approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; completing position descriptions; and responding to inquiries.

• B. I have experience as a lead worker which included reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness and responding to inquiries.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

  20

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your duties as a supervisor (evaluating employee performance, approving/denying leave, completing position descriptions and responding to inquiries).

• Your duties as a lead worker (reviewing work for accuracy, responding to inquiries, etc.).

• Your specific responsibilities.

  21

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• Training Source

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov