Accountant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant 1 role at the Southwestern Veterans' Center offers a chance to advance your career while contributing to a meaningful mission. You will work in a supportive environment where accuracy and teamwork make a real difference. Step into a position that builds both confidence and expertise! This position assists with accounting tasks such as monitoring budgets, auditing documents, and creating reports. The role supports proper fiscal control across all departments within the Southwestern Veterans' Center.

Requirements

• Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting; 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 One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 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).
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expenditure records, oversee budgetary control accounts, and prepare account status reports
• Ensure accurate invoice payments through multiple systems and resolve payment issues using SAP software
• Review incoming funds, complete financial analyses, and prepare required financial statements
• Contact vendors to resolve order issues and support procurement needs
• Verify correct posting of fixed assets and check departmental compliance with transfer and disposal procedures
• Participate in inventory control processes, prepare variance reports, and assist with corrections when needed

What This Job Offers

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