Accountant 1 - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Somerset County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant 1 supports the Business Office by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information for multiple facilities. The role helps maintain accurate accounting records and provides oversight of funds and accounts. Duties include preparing monthly financial statements and reports; reconciling checking accounts, petty cash, and inmate-related fiscal records; monitoring transactions and resolving discrepancies; responding to inmate account inquiries and reviewing supporting documentation for compliance with laws and policies; and tracking expenditures, preparing budget requests, and reporting budget status to committees.

This is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following experience and training requirements: one year as a Financial Programs Trainee (or equivalent qualifying federal job title); successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program (or equivalent qualifying federal job title); five years of bookkeeping experience and 15 college credits in accounting; one year as a Fiscal Technician (or equivalent qualifying federal job title) and 15 college credits in accounting; or a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirement when they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• If claiming education toward the minimum requirements, attach college transcripts to the application; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, summaries, and supporting reports for review and submission.
• Review and balance checking accounts, petty cash, and inmate-related fiscal records.
• Monitor transactions, verify accuracy, and resolve discrepancies across multiple accounts.
• Address inmate account inquiries, review documentation, and ensure fiscal compliance with laws and policies.
• Track expenditures, prepare budget requests, and report budget status updates to committees.

What This Job Offers

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