Accountant 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional career? Cambria County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is eager to welcome a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant 1 to our team. In this entry-level position, you will have the opportunity to work in classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data while gaining valuable knowledge and experience. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional growth is encouraged. If you are a motivated self-starter with a keen eye for numbers, we want to talk with you!

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.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the state budget for CYS and Juvenile Probation expenditures and revenues.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of the county budget and all related financial and revenue reports required by the County Commissioner's and County Controller.
• Assist in the preparation of fiscal forms for the agency’s annual plan prepared for the Department of Public Welfare.
• Develop fiscal manuals for the agency to reflect all governing regulations for state and federal programs as well as detailed instructions for carrying out the fiscal demands of the agency regarding paperwork related to placements and invoicing of placement costs.
• Assist in preparing general ledger reports, trial balances, journal entries and budget modifications.

Benefits

• The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

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