Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Bedford-Somerset County MH/ID Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4789388) Apply  Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Bedford-Somerset County MH/ID Salary $35,981.00 Annually Location Somerset County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-16569-L0311 Department Local Government Division HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U Opening Date 01/28/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0311 Position Number 80003318 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213456 Bureau / Division Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services Worksite Address 245 West Race Street City Somerset, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15501 Contact Name Jen Georg Contact Phone 814.443.4891 Contact Email Jennifer.Georg@dbhs.co + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co . We are currently seeking a diligent and motivated professional to join our team as an Accountant 1. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your education and work experience to apply accounting principles and procedures in a unique, county government system. Our Accounting Department executes daily accounting operations and collaborates with a large system of county administrative staff and providers who service the individuals in our community. If you possess excellent organizational, analytical, and documentation skills, we want to meet you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a professional Accountant 1 position within the Financial Department involving the application of accounting and bookkeeping practices and functions with a budget of approximately $15,000,000. This position is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting work such as analyzing financial transactions and preparing documented financial statements and reports to account for funds and to analyze and project financial data. Some specific duties within this role include supervising and monitoring biweekly payroll; performing payroll activities with the Fiscal Technician or in the absence of Fiscal Technician; and reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll to include verifying payroll changes, employer/employee deductions, reviewing cost allocations, preparing and submitting direct deposit transfer files, submitting files to third party tax companies, benefits payment processing, and preparing tax reconciliations monthly and quarterly. This position also supervises the posting of accounting data to general ledger accounts from accounting records and performs these activities as needed, in addition to taking trial balances and preparing financial reports. Accounts payable duties include invoicing, reviewing invoices, reconciling credit card payments, coding and posting electronic invoice payments, participating in maintenance of vendor profiles, and performing reporting. Accounts receivables duties include invoicing, collecting payments, making bank deposits, and performing reconciliation and month end duties. General ledger duties include completing journal entries, reconciliations of expenses and entries, asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts, and banking activities. Under the guidance of the Administrative Officer, this professional prepares all necessary reports, assists with annual financial reports/forms, completes electronic transfers, completes end of year processing, and conducts standard internal audits. Addition duties entail participating in the agency’s annual required auditing activities, assisting with budgetary reporting, and supervising clerical and clerical accounting staff. This professional also completes employee evaluations and interviews, selects, trains, coaches, mentors, conducts progress reviews, and reviews staff paperwork to include timesheets, expense reports, and more. An Administrative Officer will provide guidance and supervision as needed regarding accounting standards and procedures. 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. + On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency. + This is a bonded position, which requires an applicant’s credit history to be reviewed by an insurance company, and must meet this bonding process. + This position may be located in Bedford or Somerset. If a Bedford applicant is selected, the position will be located in Bedford. If a Somerset applicant is selected, the position will be located in Somerset. Position must travel to opposing county as needed. The Somerset DBHS location is 245 West Race Street in Somerset, PA, and the Bedford DBHS location is 1243 Shed Road in Bedford, PA. + 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 of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; or + One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or + Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting. 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. Legal Requirements: + You must pass a background investigation. + 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. + 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 willnotbe 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. 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. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 How many years of full-time professional accounting experience do you possess? + 1 year or more + Less than 1 year + None 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 completed 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 04 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 05 Do you possess five or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience? + 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 experience must also 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 Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? + Yes + No 08 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered "No" to the above question, type N/A in the text box below. 09 CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Applies relevant accounting principles and practices for a variety of transactions, such as revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, loans, and inventory in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards. Uses accounting records and other supporting documentation to post accounting entries to general ledger accounts. Prepares and posts adjustment transactions to correct or close accounts. 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. 11 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to performing accounting transactions. + Your level of responsibility. 12 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 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Prepares written and financial 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 written or financial documents. I was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures. + B. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. Someone else was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 14 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to preparing written documents. + Your level of responsibility. 15 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 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – FUNDS ALLOCATION Maintains adequate internal controls to ensure accurate records exist to support fund and inventory balances. Researches errors to determine the reason for occurrence and develops methods to prevent errors from occurring in the future. Maintains and analyzes records of revenue, costs, inventory, and adjustments to ensure recording and allocation is accurate among funds and/or cost centers. Develops or recommends the establishment of necessary controls and implements revisions in accounting methods and procedures needed to maintain controls. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience maintaining internal controls to ensure accurate records exist to support fund and inventory balances. I was responsible for recommending and implementing the establishment of necessary controls. + B. I have experience maintaining internal controls to ensure accurate records exist to support fund and inventory balances. I recommended the establishment of necessary controls; however, someone else was responsible for implementing my recommendations. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to economics or finance. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 17 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to allocating funds. + Your level of responsibility. 18 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 19 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COMPLIANCE Provides a uniform and cost-effective system of accounting and financial controls to ensure accountability of government funds. Monitors agency compliance with established accounting standards. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and reports. Develops and implements procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. 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. Someone else was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing, data analysis, or business law. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 20 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to monitoring compliance. + Your level of responsibility. 21 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 22 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – BUDGETING Develops, reviews, and amends budgets for regulatory compliance. Monitors program budgets, receipts, and expenditures. Reports errors detected and recommends potential resolution. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience developing program budgets. I was responsible for monitoring program budgets for errors and making recommendations for potential resolution. + B. I have experience developing program budgets. I monitored program budgets and reported errors; however, someone else was responsible for making recommendations for potential resolution. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to budgeting, business statistics, or business management. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 23 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to developing program budgets. + Your level of responsibility. 24 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