Accountant 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4826646) Apply  Accountant 1 Salary $50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-18569-03020 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI SWIF Fin Mgmt Div Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 03020 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00121650 Bureau / Division State Workers Insurance Fund Financial Management Division Worksite Address Scranton State Office Building Worksite Address 100 Lackawanna Avenue City Scranton, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18503 Contact Name Felicia Newbury Contact Email fnewbury@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you highly motivated with a keen eye for numbers? If so, consider joining us at the Department of Labor & Industry as an Accountant 1 in the Financial Management Division of the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF). This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your accounting knowledge to apply professional accounting principles and techniques to accurately complete a variety of accounting functions. If you thrive in a teamwork environment and are ready to take your career up a notch, this is the job for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Accountant 1, you will utilize the Treasury's reporting software to obtain necessary reports to create monthly cash journals, enter and post investment activity into general ledger software, and verify ending balances. You will play a role in retrieving and analyzing investment transaction data and updating as necessary. Work includes entering data into SWIF’s investment system and assisting Accountant 2s with month end reconciliation and Treasury daily activity reports. You will have the opportunity to communicate with money managers and Treasury regarding trade tickets and related investment information. As a member of the Reporting Section of the Financial Management Division’s Accounting Department, you will be responsible for all of the duties mentioned, however you will focus primarily on aiding in the preparation and/or analysis of management reports and financial statements. This includes, but is not limited to: + The annual statement + Insurance Department reporting + PCRB (Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau) reporting + CMCRB (Coal Mine Compensation Rating Bureau) reporting Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00039148) Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Scranton office. + 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: + Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program;or + One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or + One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or + Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or + A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen 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. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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%20Info/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. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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, eight 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. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fiscal Technician for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 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. 03 Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program? + Yes + No 04 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. 05 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Financial Programs Trainee for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 06 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. 07 Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree? 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + Yes + No 08 If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box. 09 Have you completed 15 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + Yes + No 10 Do you possess five or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience? + Yes + No 11 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. 12 Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? + Yes + No 13 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your CPA license number in the box below. If you answered no, please type N/A in the box below. 14 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 1- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Communicates verbally and in writing with customers, business organizations, and citizens to explain applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, and procedures. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information regarding applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures. + B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to areas other than applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, psychology, sociology, public relations, education, or employment law. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience explaining relevant information regarding applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures. + Your experience explaining relevant information related to subjects other than applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures. 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 2- ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Applies relevant accounting principles and practices for a variety of transactions, such as reporting, recalculation, and reconciliation of funds. Monitors, reconciles, and corrects funds as well as processes transactions. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. + B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience monitoring, reconciling, and correcting funds. + Your experience evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. . 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 21 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DATA SOFTWARE UTILIZATION Utilizes data analysis software, such as Microsoft Excel, to enter data and prepare worksheets. Analyzes data/financial statements to ensure transactions are properly recorded and inconsistencies and missing information are detected. Independently computes figures to confirm data provided by external entities. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets. I was responsible for analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information. + B. I have experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets. Someone else was responsible for analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or spreadsheet applications. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 22 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets. + Your experience analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information. 23 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 24 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYZING INFORMATION Reviews and analyzes financial documents including payment records, revenue transactions, or reports to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact. Communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content. + B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 25 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience analyzing reported data. + Your experience verifying data content for accuracy. 26 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 27 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - REVIEWING AND MAINTAINING PROCESS PROCEDURES Provides a uniform and auditable system of accounting and financial controls to ensure accountability of funds. Monitors agency compliance with established accounting standards. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of revenue channels, banking, and reporting. Conducts researched assessment of process procedures and makes recommendations for revisions. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. + B. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for implementing procedures that someone else developed in order to eliminate unacceptable risk. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business law. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 28 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards. + Your experience developing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. + Your experience implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. 29 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 30 WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Prepares reports that include data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, and expenditures. Designs, produces, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various customers and business partners. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing reports that included data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures. I was responsible for the final report that conveyed findings. + B. I have experience designing, producing, or modifying existing worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. + C. I have experience preparing documents or written materials not listed in the above levels. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, or financial reports. + E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 31 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience preparing reports that included data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures. + Your experience designing, producing, or modifying existing worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. + Your experience preparing documents or written materials not related to financial reports or worksheets. 32 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov