Accountant 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Accountant 3 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will take on a key role in managing financial operations at the Southwestern Veterans Center. This position provides an opportunity to grow your skills while helping ensure responsible use of funds. Your work will strengthen the financial health of the facility and support its mission to serve veterans. Become part of a team that relies on your knowledge and commitment. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

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 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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, monitor balances, and provide financial updates to support decisions
• Prepare statements and worksheets for special funds and monthly reviews
• Participate in audits, review fiscal operations, and prepare findings reports
• Review invoices, assign codes, and resolve vendor and purchase order issues
• Maintain journals, supervise staff entries, and ensure accurate account postings
• Identify hazards, report incidents, and follow general safety rules

What This Job Offers

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