Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y

State of Pennsylvania • Honesdale, PA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you searching for a role where your professional accounting, fiscal, or bookkeeping knowledge will make a difference? If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about supporting programs that impact the lives of children and their families, then join our Combined Human Services team, focusing on Children and Youth Services (CYS) as our newest Accountant 1. This role is your opportunity to combine financial expertise with meaningful work that strengthens community programs. Be part of something bigger than yourself with us! In this position, you will be responsible for the accounting activities that support the Combined Human Services fiscal team, specifically for cross program analysis and CYS program. Key aspects of this role involve applying generally accepted accounting principles to real-time transactions and program-specific scenarios; managing budget-to-actual analysis, revenue tracking, and general ledger reconciliation for CYS programs; as well as assisting with audit schedules, preparing standardized management reports, and ensuring compliance with local and state requirements. Our team will also rely on you to conduct program eligibility reviews, process documentation, and submit accurate financial reports. Attention to detail and collaborating with provider agencies are crucial for maintaining contractual and regulatory integrity of our agency. Take the next step in your fiscal or accounting career and find meaning in your work with our team!

Requirements

• One year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; or
• One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or
• Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• applying generally accepted accounting principles to real-time transactions and program-specific scenarios
• managing budget-to-actual analysis, revenue tracking, and general ledger reconciliation for CYS programs
• assisting with audit schedules
• preparing standardized management reports
• ensuring compliance with local and state requirements
• conduct program eligibility reviews
• process documentation
• submit accurate financial reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees