What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Technician (Local Government) - Elk County C&Y position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2025-22272-L0380. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 31, 2025 TO APRIL 13, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Would you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced career in which you can utilize your accounting and budgetary experience to assist a vital agency of local government? If so, Elk County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is eager to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to join our team. Showcase your talents while supporting an agency which strives to provide for the protection of children and aims to support and strengthen families in a culturally sensitive manner. Do not miss out on this rewarding career offering various opportunities for professional growth, apply today!
As a Fiscal Technician, you will be responsible for conducting monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports in addition to reviewing contracts and maintaining all accounting records. You will submit invoices for county, state, and federal reimbursement and review and participate in county audits. This professional also participates in the development of the county and state budget process. We are looking for a highly organized team player who has a proficiency with Excel and quick books, and possesses a working knowledge of the function of CYS services in relation to invoicing and budget management for the agency. Excellent networking skills are vital, as you will be collaborating with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, provider servicers, the courts, and other involved entities.
Would you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced career in which you can utilize your accounting and budgetary experience to assist a vital agency of local government? If so, Elk County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is eager to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to join our team. Showcase your talents while supporting an agency which strives to provide for the protection of children and aims to support and strengthen families in a culturally sensitive manner. Do not miss out on this rewarding career offering various opportunities for professional growth, apply today!
As a Fiscal Technician, you will be responsible for conducting monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports in addition to reviewing contracts and maintaining all accounting records. You will submit invoices for county, state, and federal reimbursement and review and participate in county audits. This professional also participates in the development of the county and state budget process. We are looking for a highly organized team player who has a proficiency with Excel and quick books, and possesses a working knowledge of the function of CYS services in relation to invoicing and budget management for the agency. Excellent networking skills are vital, as you will be collaborating with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, provider servicers, the courts, and other involved entities.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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:
- One year as a Fiscal Assistant; or
- Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
- One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Elk County. If no eligible candidates who live within Elk County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
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.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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 : $25,601 - $37,592
