Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This professional Accountant 1 position is responsible for fiscal operations that allow the Mental Health Intellectual Disabilities Programs under the oversight of the Lycoming-Clinton Joinder Board to share operational management and use our financial resources to provide essential services efficiently and effectively. The Joinder Board provides oversight and management for Lycoming-Clinton Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Program, Lycoming Children and Youth Services, Lycoming-Clinton Early Intervention Services, Lycoming-Clinton HealthChoices, and the Human Services Development Fund. Apply now to join a service-oriented agency that values teamwork and dedication! As an Accountant 1 with our Fiscal Unit, you will participate in and support financial activities that allow multiple county programs to operate effectively and share resources. This role gives you the chance to support meaningful work through careful financial management.

Requirements

• One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting; or One year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Submission of criminal history reports (conditional offer of employment).
• Drug screening (conditional offer of employment).

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Clinton or Lycoming counties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate biweekly payroll tasks, including direct deposits, taxes, and required filings
• Manage Joinder operated bank accounts and all Joinder grants
• Assist with responsibility for Joinder contracts, leases, and other agreements
• Assist with audit preparation and provide needed financial documentation
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers and fixed asset records to the general ledger
• Prepare financial reports to meet Joinder, state, and federal requirements
• Develop cost allocation and settlement plans for agency operations

What This Job Offers

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