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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 17 hours ago

Accounting Associate (Executive Accounting Specialist Trainee)

Dauphin County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their Office of Comptroller Operations. This entry-level position involves learning various accounting duties and preparing revenue and refund transactions for state agencies, with opportunities for career growth and promotion to an Executive Accounting Specialist.

Non Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learning and performing accounting duties in the preparation of revenue and refund transactions for various agencies of the Commonwealth

Serving as part of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management in the processing and oversight of essential Commonwealth revenue accounting, cash management, and reporting functions

Examining a variety of documents for propriety, quality, and conformance to established policies, procedures, and controls to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency related to the Commonwealth of PA's revenues for all agencies

Interacting, building relationships, and accessing opportunities across the enterprise

Qualification

AccountingFinanceFiscal TechnicianAccounting AssistantCommunication

Required

Three years as an Accounting Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) and completion of 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting; or

Two years as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) and completion of 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting; or

A bachelor's degree including 21 credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions