Accountant 2 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Delaware County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Accountant 2 with the Delaware County Department of Human Services, you will play a key part in supporting programs that help residents across the county. This role is ideal for someone who likes solving problems, reviewing financial data, and keeping detailed records. You will work with budgets, reports, and provider payments while supporting the HealthChoices program. This position offers a strong foundation for long-term growth in public service accounting. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement!

Requirements

• One year as an Accountant I; or Two years of professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and 18 college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish program budgets and statutory reporting requirements in the accounting system
• Check invoices for accuracy, contract compliance, and proper support before approval
• Analyze ledger activity, track revenue and expenses, and correct unusual or miscoded items
• Create required quarterly, annual, and management reports for state and county use
• Compare system reports with state reports and resolve any differences
• Ensure adherence to financial covenants, performance ratios, and solvency requirements

Benefits

• excellent benefit package

What This Job Offers

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