Financial Programs Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a year-long trainee position that prepares you to perform professional payroll accounting functions to manage employee generated debts to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from salary and travel advancements. Sharp analytical skills, independent decision making, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple shifting priorities while working cohesively with a team are vital within this role and will be further developed during the training period. You will also receive extensive training to develop a thorough knowledge of the human resource (HR)/Payroll and Finance Systems in systems, applications, and products (SAP) and associated software.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in bookkeeping work which included twelve (12) credits in accounting; or A Bachelor's Degree including twelve (12) credits in accounting; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes twelve (12) credits in accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three (3) months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Sharp analytical skills
• Independent decision making
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple shifting priorities while working cohesively with a team

Responsibilities

• Process claims, receivables, record adjustments, collections, and other functions related to employee generated debts to the Commonwealth.
• Audit, process, and account for salary and travel advancements and remittances.
• Review and audit salary claims/receivables, post and verify data, and make appropriate corrections and adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate the collection of monies owed by employees for a variety of reasons; record all incoming checks and remittances.
• Ensure advance checks are issued correctly, complete the monthly bank reconciliation process, and resolve issues with checks or deposits.
• Review incoming checks, requests, inquiries, and other related matters to ensure that the correct processes and procedures are followed.
• Prepare, review, and send correspondence to employees and agency partners and provide technical guidance.
• Work with internal sections, human resource offices, banks, and other partners to support smooth financial operations.

Benefits

• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) available upon completion of probationary period.
• Opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements.
• Option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg if unable to telework.

What This Job Offers

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