Accountant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to explore a rewarding career that offers opportunities to use your accounting skills while providing critical services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Apply to be an Accountant 1 with the Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations (BCPO), Payroll/Travel Advancements and Accounts Receivables Section. As part of our team, you will perform professional payroll accounting functions to manage employee generated debts to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from salary and travel advancements. Sharp analytical skills, independent decision making, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple shifting priorities while working cohesively with a team are vital within this role. Work also relies on a thorough knowledge of the human resource (HR)/Payroll and Finance Systems in systems, applications, and products (SAP) and associated software.

Requirements

• Five years of Bookkeeping experience 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); 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 A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the human resource (HR)/Payroll and Finance Systems in systems, applications, and products (SAP) and associated software.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit salary claims/receivables, post and verify data, and make appropriate corrections and adjustments as needed
• Coordinate the collection of monies owed by employees for a variety of reasons; record all incoming checks and remittances
• Ensure advance checks are issued correctly, complete the monthly bank reconciliation process, and resolve issues with checks or deposits
• Review incoming checks, requests, inquiries, and other related matters to ensure that the correct processes and procedures are followed
• Prepare, review, and send correspondence to employees and agency partners and provide technical guidance
• Work with internal sections, human resource offices, banks, and other partners to support smooth financial operations

Benefits

• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) available upon completion of probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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