Accounting Associate (Executive Accounting Specialist Trainee)

Calling all accounting professionals looking to kick-start your career; the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your accounting expertise. The Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management, Financial Reporting Division is seeking a dedicated individual with an exceptional work ethic to join our team. This position gives you the ability to assist with the review and analysis of public-school financial data for various state and federal report filings. Apply today to elevate your career and unlock your potential with us!

As an Accounting Associate, you will be reviewing annual financial reports (AFRs) filed by Pennsylvania local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), as well as public school code. It is essential to maintain an extensive working knowledge of these principles and standards in order to optimize effective processing and completion of duties. You will work alongside our diverse team to assist with special projects, upon request. Work also involves assisting with the design, updates, and tests of the Consolidated Financial Reporting System (CFRS) used to collect LEA AFRs. 

We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication and networking skills, as you will be responsible for providing timely and high-quality customer service to LEAs via phone and email regarding questions from LEA personnel and reporting of data on the AFR.

Make your mark in state government accounting by joining the Office of the Budget, Executive Accounting Series where you will have the opportunity to be promoted at the end of the trainee period.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • You will be required to report to headquarters to pick up your equipment and attend periodic meetings at your expense. Telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 college credits in accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Salary : $50,836 - $77,321