Reference #: 4667737
THE POSITION
The Department of Revenue is currently looking to hire an Accountant 1 for Dauphin County. This role entails managing the accounting processes and distributions mandated by Act 71 of 2004 and Act 42 of 2017, which pertain to gaming revenue. The accountant will be tasked with calculating the taxes and assessments owed by each licensed gaming entity, a responsibility that must be fulfilled on every banking day, except during State holidays or official snow days. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this role, you will possess a strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures related to the Central Control Computer System (CCCS) and SAP systems. You will be tasked with the daily and bi-monthly responsibilities of generating, reviewing, and reconciling venue-specific reports from the CCCS to ensure accurate invoicing of taxes and assessments in compliance with the regulations set forth in Act 71 of 2004 and Act 42 of 2017. This includes performing daily reconciliations between the CCCS reports and the daily Adjustment worksheet, as well as the invoices generated by the CCCS.You will adhere to established Gaming Procedures to accurately calculate the taxes and fees owed by each licensee, in accordance with the aforementioned regulations. Daily reconciliations of venue meter reports against CCCS meter data will be a critical part of your duties, requiring effective communication with venues regarding any discrepancies via email and IGT as necessary to finalize reconciliations.You will be responsible for notifying the Treasury, Comptroller, and licensees of the funds due each day, following the directives of your Supervisor. In instances where email communication is unavailable, alternative methods such as phone or fax must be employed to ensure all parties are informed. Additionally, you will contact licensees to confirm the daily amounts due, verifying receipt of payments as instructed by your Supervisor.Your role will also involve assisting with account balancing activities, which includes daily access to the Wells Fargo website to ensure that the amounts received in the bank account align with the billed amounts. It is essential to ensure that all transfers are accurately recorded in SAP, and to alert the Division Chief if there are discrepancies between the received amounts and the invoiced totals, particularly if all funds are not collected by 10:45 AM.Finally, you will prepare the necessary documentation to facilitate the transfer of funds from the licensee to the Treasury for your Supervisor's review, ensuring that all entries are accurately recorded in SAP. You will also reconcile administrative accounts and prepare invoices to bill licensees for administrative costs associated with the Gaming Board, State Police, Attorney General, and Revenue, based on budgets approved by the General Assembly.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 or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, however you will be required to report to the office one day per month. In-office training may be required. 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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum E perience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; 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 Bachelor's 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 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.Post Employment Requirement:
You must abide by the prohibition guidelines and refrain from gambling in Pennsylvania casinos, or any casino outside of Pennsylvania with the same owners.Legal Requirements:
This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.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.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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 dese
