Accountant 3Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Spring City, PA, United States

Accountant 3

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Spring City, PA, United States

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THE POSITION

Are you a driven and confident accountant with a passion for delivering exceptional service? The Southeastern Veterans Center is on the lookout for a meticulous and dedicated Accountant 3 to join our respected team. In this essential position, you will oversee a variety of accounting tasks that are vital to the financial well-being of our facility, which plays a significant role in improving the lives of the veterans who have served our nation. We seek an individual who is proactive, well-versed in accounting principles, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in financial reporting. If you are ready to contribute to our mission of providing outstanding care in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee the Accounting Office at the Southeastern Veterans Center, where your responsibilities will include preparing and reallocating the budget as well as managing the distribution of budgeted funds for each fiscal year. You will keep the Deputy Commandant updated on account balances and provide support in decision-making processes for various departments and operations. Additionally, you will create and enforce internal policies and procedures in line with current accounting standards and regulations, while also determining, processing, and coding payment amounts and methods. Effective communication skills are crucial for reporting any accounting issues that could affect the overall operations of the facility to the Deputy Commandant.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

Full-time employment, 75 hours bi-weekly
Work hours are 8 : 00 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or

Three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.

Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation. A master's degree in accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.

Other Requirements :

You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements :

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI 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.pa.gov / agencies / employment / how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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