Accounting Manager - Human Services Grant Accounting Unit (Administrative Officer 4)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4551884) ApplyAccounting Manager - Human Services Grant Accounting Unit (Administrative Officer 4)Salary$74,191.00 - $112,666.00 AnnuallyLocation Dauphin County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2024-87337DepartmentExecutive OfficesDivisionEX OB Bur of Acctng Fin MgmtOpening Date07/01/2024Closing Date7/15/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code08660Position Number00085928UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitA3Pay GroupST09Bureau / Division Code00815010Bureau / DivisionBAFM General Accounting/Human ServicesWorksite Address555 Walnut Street, 9th FloorCityHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17101Contact NameLori HeplerContact Emaillhepler@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONPennsylvania's Office of Comptroller Operations is seeking an accounting manager to leads its Human Services Grant Accounting unit. Pennsylvania provides wide-ranging public services to ensure all people in Pennsylvania can lead safe, healthy, and productive lives. In this position, you will be integral to overseeing the extensive grant accounting and reporting necessary to fund these vital services. If you are interested in leading an accounting team with a clear, meaningful impact on people in Pennsylvania, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Human Services Accounting Manager directs and manages the staff and accounting operations of the human services grant unit within the General Accounting Division of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. We are looking for someone who possesses an in-depth knowledge of professional accounting principles, proven team-building, and effective managerial practices in planning and directing the operations efficiently.The unit is responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting of a wide array of human services grants and ensuring that human services funding is compliant with all state and federal accounting and budgetary requirements. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting and reporting principles, federal grant reporting, and state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that impact the functions of the Bureau. You will routinely professionally liaison with local, state, and federal entities involved in the work of the unit. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that the human services unit continues to meet high quality and timeliness standards in the performance of their accounting services. Be part of something bigger than yourself and join our team!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00085928) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity 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.
Salary:All new employees with the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary.
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:
One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth title);or
Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
You must have earned a minimum of 24 college credits in accounting.
You must have three years or more of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Experience with Governmental GAAP and/or Grant Accounting
How to Apply:
Your application must include aresume.
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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 Administrative Officer 3 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
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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.
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Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?
Yes
No
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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.
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How many years of full-time experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work in a public or private organization do you possess?
6 years or more
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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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.
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What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? 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 are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Master's degree or higher
Bachelor's degree
Some coursework
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If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another 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 are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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Additional Requirement- Have you earned a minimum of 24 college 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 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
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Additional Requirement- Do you possess three years or more of progressively responsible professional accounting experience?
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No
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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.
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience with governmental GAAP and/or grant accounting?
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No
Required Question
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