Accounting Support Assistant (Administrative Officer 1)

If you are a driven and ambitious individual looking to grow your career and take on new challenges, then the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are currently seeking an Accounting Support Assistant who is passionate about problem-solving, creativity, and innovation to support our bureau-wide administration and financial operations. Join our team and be part of a culture that values collaboration, continuous growth, and development. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling and exciting career with us!

As a key member of our team, you will have the chance to contribute significantly to the operational and financial functions of the bureau. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and issuing financial statements, submitting necessary reports, and ensuring compliance with federal funding and transparency regulations. You will also play a crucial role in managing the Commonwealth's credit card programs, funds, and reviews, as well as facilitating single audit reviews for subrecipients. In summary, this role offers a diverse range of tasks and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization.

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 a 60-minute lunch.
  • An Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) is available upon completion of the probationary period.
• 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience using Microsoft Power Apps
• Experience with database management

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.

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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.