Reference #: 4415519
THE POSITION
A new and exciting career awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Fiscal Assistant to be part of our team at the Norristown State Hospital. The department is looking for an individual who is creative, energetic, and has an attention to detail to provide timely and accurate services.If you are creative, energetic, and value making a positive difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply to work as a part of a dedicated team of accounting professionals where collaboration and communication are of the utmost importance!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fiscal Assistant, you will be responsible for keeping demographic, beneficiary, and residence data current for each client in the billing and accounting systems used by the office. You will also prepare and send bills, handle funds in the form of receipts, prepare reports and deposits, and enter and retrieve data.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to (1) day per week after completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed Internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown.
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 Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; orAn associate degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow theand click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 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.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 deta led 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.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.
