County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Carbon County C&Y

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a fast-paced career in county government within the field of accounting? If so, exercise your talents and join our dedicated team as a County Fiscal Officer 1, providing vital services to the Carbon County Children and Youth agency. We look forward to hearing from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Fiscal Officer 1, you will be responsible for developing or assisting with developing the annual budget, including budget forecasting and projection of expenses and budget revisions. You will also review and monitor the agency's fiscal and accounting operations, including developing cost-accounting plans and cost settlements, and reviewing or assisting with reviewing and monitoring program-funded and fee-for-service provider agencies, including conducting internal and external program and provider audits. You will assist with developing and monitoring provider contracts, reviewing provider invoices for payment, and billing the appropriate governmental jurisdiction for funds in addition to preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for both federal and state agencies as well as for county management staff.

Within this role, you will prepare or assist with the preparation of tax returns and provide training and technical assistance to provider agency staff. Work may also include responsibility for payroll preparation for the agency or preparation and submission of all supportive payroll data to the county fiscal office. Supervision may be exercised over technical or clerical subordinates. Employees function independently under the direction of a higher-level County Fiscal Officer or administrator who reviews work for accuracy and adherence to policies and program requirements.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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:

• Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting; or
• Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or
• Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

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 drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. 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).

• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.

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.