Fiscal Assistant

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Fiscal Assistant

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Fiscal Assistant

Salary

$36,245.00 – $54,083.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Job Number

CS–00710

Closing

5/4/:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00710

Position Number

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Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau/Division Code

Bureau/Division

Bureau for Workforce Development Administration/Grants and Fiscal Services Division,

Worksite Address

651 Boas Street Suite 1200

City

Harrisburg

Zip Code

17121

Contact Name

Andrea Brillhart

Contact Phone

Contact Email

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Bureau of Workforce Development Administration (BWDA) is looking for a detailed individual with fiscal experience to perform a broad range of duties to support their division operations. If you enjoy problem solving, and have the skills necessary, the Department of Labor and Industry wants you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position monitors and controls operations of the Grants and Fiscal Services Division’s fiscal processing system, including recommending and implementing changes to procedure to resolve any problem areas and/or enhance system efficiency, monitoring service authorizations and purchase orders to assure proper management of cash flow and ensuring that funds requested do not exceed funds available in various grant categories.

This position is responsible for all fiscal transactions in the Grants and Fiscal Services Division, reviews all service authorizations in the CWDS System for accuracy and conformance to current fiscal policy and procedure and returns incorrect service authorizations for correction.

+ Full-time employment.

+ Work hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday; one hour lunch.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

+ Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work;OR an Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting;OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.

+ Must meetPA residency requirement () – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink () and click on Residency.

+ DoNOTsubmit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents willNOTbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on theapplication(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.

+ Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us .

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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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you completed 6 or more college level credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of full-time experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

04

How much college coursework have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Conferred Bachelor’s degree or higher

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ Conferred Associate’s degree

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored….. click apply for full job details