Accountant 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is seeking an Accountant 3 for its Office of Financial Management. The position handles financial activities for the PSERS Hybrid Plan, including Defined Contribution Plan investments established under Act 5, and supports the preparation and analysis of annual 1099-R and 1042-S forms. It also provides reporting to senior management and oversees an Accountant 2 working on Hybrid Plan and Defined Contribution Plan responsibilities.

The role combines advanced accounting work with oversight of investment reporting for defined contribution plan investments. It supports accurate financial reporting, major financial activities, and accounting operations. The position is full-time, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 60-minute lunch. Work hours may be negotiable. The position is eligible for part-time telework, depending on operational and executive leadership requirements; telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved work location in Pennsylvania. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Applicants must satisfy one of the listed experience and education pathways: one year as an Accountant 2 or equivalent; or three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience and a four-year degree with 15 accounting credits. Four years of bookkeeping experience and 15 college accounting credits may substitute for college graduation. A master's degree in Accounting or a related field may substitute for one year of general work experience. Pennsylvania residency and the ability to perform the essential functions are also required.

Requirements

• One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 accounting credits.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and 15 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.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions stated in the position description.
• A conditional offer of employment requires submission of criminal history reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review investment reports covering financial performance and investment transactions, ensuring complete and accurate reporting.
• Verify reconciliations, analyze general ledger accounts, and resolve routine and complex investment accounting issues.
• Direct and oversee the work of an Accountant 2 while supporting daily accounting operations and staff development.
• Coordinate with consultants, administrators, and internal teams to support financial management activities for new hybrid plans.
• Assist with analysis, compilation, reconciliation, and production of annual 1099-R tax forms for a large recipient population.
• Develop and maintain controls to help detect misuse or loss of funds.
• Monitor third-party plan administration activities.
• Provide reporting to senior management.

What This Job Offers

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