Accountant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take on this great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to essential transportation services! As an Accountant 2 with the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will take part in meaningful financial tasks that support organizations within PennDOT. This position offers a steady pace of analytical work, teamwork, and ongoing learning. Your efforts will help ensure that invoices, reports, and financial processes stay accurate and dependable. Join a team that values your attention to detail and your interest in public service! This position supports the Accounts Payable Section within the Bureau of Fiscal Management, ensuring that financial transactions and reports are accurate and timely. The role includes problem solving, communication, and consistent review of invoice-related tasks.

Requirements

• One year as an Accountant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation.
• A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Examine and process invoices while resolving discrepancies with vendors, purchasers, and receivers
• Prepare and analyze Federal Highway Administration 500 series reports before submission to federal partners, as well as prepare monthly reports
• Assist with improving invoice procedures, clearing issues, and implementing new statewide processes
• Provide direction to district staff and suppliers regarding payment practices and reconciliation matters
• Respond to calls and emails through the resource account to determine appropriate actions

What This Job Offers

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