Accountant 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cambria County Children & Youth Services is hiring an Accountant 1 to support the agency’s financial operations. This entry-level position involves classifying, analyzing, and reporting financial data and supporting accurate reporting, effective budgeting, and documentation across agency programs. The role contributes to financial processes that support services for children and families.

The position is full-time, onsite, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. A conditional offer requires a medical examination, drug screening, and satisfactory criminal history clearances under the Child Protective Services Law.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following experience and education combinations: one year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 accounting credits; one year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or five years of bookkeeping experience and 15 college credits in accounting.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Provide satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances, following a conditional offer.
• Complete a medical examination and drug screening following a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

• Reside within Cambria County; hiring preference may be given to candidates living in the county.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing state and county budgets and related financial reports.
• Post placement invoices and prepare required federal and state fiscal forms.
• Retrieve, review, and analyze accounting system reports and reconcile income and revenue.
• Gather information for audits and complete audit logs and worksheets.
• Determine Title IV-E eligibility and maintain related financial spreadsheets.
• Oversee contract files and train fiscal technicians.

What This Job Offers

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