Accountant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grow your professional skills in a supportive environment! The Accountant 1 position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to support financial work that keeps important projects moving. You help ensure payments are accurate and timely for many different programs. This role builds your confidence in financial procedures while strengthening the services provided across the state. Join us and take on this opportunity to gain experience while helping operations run smoothly throughout the agency!

Requirements

• 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)
• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• 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
• Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting
• A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Review: Examine payment documents and ensure information is accurate before processing
• Discrepancy Resolution: Work with purchasers, receivers, and vendors to correct problems that delay payments
• Report Preparation: Compile monthly financial reports and analyze data to support improvement efforts
• Vendor Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide guidance about invoice status and payment procedures
• Process Support: Assist with new invoice processes and contribute suggestions to improve overall efficiency
• Technical Coordination: Serve as a liaison with Comptroller Operations and Integrated Enterprise System staff on processing and reconciliation issues

What This Job Offers

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