Fiscal Management Specialist 1 - SCI Dallas
About The Position
Are you a proactive professional with strong judgment and exceptional financial management skills? The Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fiscal Management Specialist to join our dynamic business office team. In this vital role, you will perform advanced accounting work, involving the classification, analysis, and reporting of complex financial data at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your professional experience, sharpen your expertise, and develop new skills while making a meaningful difference! In this position, you will perform professional work involving the preparation, review, and analysis of fiscal information related to general accounting, fund reporting, and financial operations across regional business offices. Your responsibilities will include preparing budget and financial reports for monthly projections, conducting quarterly contract reviews, managing year-end encumbrances, and supporting other budgetary activities for the general, medical, and education funds. Additionally, you will oversee advancement accounts, accounts payable, purchasing card transactions, comptroller and direct charge payments, and accounts receivable processes. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team where effective communication and teamwork are essential. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Requirements
- One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Preparing budget and financial reports for monthly projections
- Conducting quarterly contract reviews
- Managing year-end encumbrances
- Supporting other budgetary activities for the general, medical, and education funds
- Overseeing advancement accounts, accounts payable, purchasing card transactions, comptroller and direct charge payments, and accounts receivable processes
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Vision
- Dental
- Wellness programs
- Competitive wages
- Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Work-from-home opportunities
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Professional development
- Opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving
- Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
