Accountant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant 1 position with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) offers an exciting chance to support essential financial processes that help keep public safety operations running smoothly. This role allows you to use your analytical skills to review important fiscal information and ensure accuracy in key financial records. You will join a team that values precision, integrity, and steady problem-solving. This is a unique opportunity to refine your existing skills, gain valuable new expertise, and play a key part in supporting PSP’s core mission.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration), 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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Examine daily and monthly deposit reports and verify accuracy of submissions
• Reconcile receipts with system data and ledger postings and prepare financial summaries
• Investigate discrepancies in deposits, reporting, or dealer submissions and recommend corrective steps
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure adherence to financial policies and statutory requirements
• Assist with internal reviews, document findings, and support external audit requests
• Provide guidance to staff and external entities on correct reporting and reconciliation procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level