Commonwealth Accountant Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commonwealth Accountant Manager position with the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) offers a chance to guide important financial operations across the state. This role gives you the opportunity to provide expert support to agencies while helping protect Pennsylvania’s financial resources. Apply now to grow your leadership skills while supporting the Commonwealth’s financial stability.

Requirements

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• A minimum of 24 college credits in accounting
• Three or more years of professional accounting experience
• Ability to perform essential job functions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Governmental GAAP or grant accounting

Responsibilities

• Direct the goals, planning, and daily operations of the General Accounting unit
• Help develop accounting policies and ensure procedures follow laws and regulations
• Manage accounting and budgetary control functions and review financial reports and data
• Work with agencies to interpret laws, resolve issues, and support reporting requirements
• Recommend updates to practices and guide staff through special projects and evaluations

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Inclusion in recruitment, development, and retention
• Protection against discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree