Accountant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Chester County, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs supports accounting control of resident funds, facility income, expenditures, and budget activities. The role maintains financial records, monitors accounts, prepares reports, and assists with audits and other financial operations. The position contributes to day-to-day services and long-term financial planning through accurate and responsible management of resources.

This is a full-time, onsite position with a schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening and weekend work may be required as operationally necessary. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum experience and training combinations: five years of bookkeeping experience and 15 college credits in accounting; a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; one year as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) and 15 college credits in accounting; 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 may meet the educational requirement when within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• A conditional offer requires a medical examination.
• A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearances, under the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor expenditures, commitments, and budget accounts; prepare reports on account status and available funding.
• Process resident fund transactions, reconcile bank accounts, maintain records, and document financial activity.
• Prepare budget, expenditure, revenue, and commitment reports to support fiscal planning and decision-making.
• Review invoices, resolve payment issues, verify account coding, and support accurate transaction processing.
• Examine financial documents, assist with audits, and help identify corrective actions to improve financial accuracy.
• Communicate with vendors and procurement staff to address discrepancies, payment concerns, and order issues.

What This Job Offers

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