Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Accountant 1

Onsite$53,008 - $80,646/yrPosted 1 week ago

Job details

Location
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$53,008 - $80,646/yr
Posted
1 week ago
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About this role

About the Department

The Accountant 1 role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) gives you the opportunity to make a real impact at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. This position strengthens daily operations by ensuring that financial activity is accurate, organized, and ready to support strong decision-making. Your work will help uphold high standards of service for the veterans and their spouses who depend on this facility. Join a dedicated team where your skills, determination, and drive for excellence will truly matter.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.


Position Duties

This position supports accurate financial operations that help the facility run smoothly and serve its residents. As an Accountant 1, you will perform the following duties:

  • Budget Monitoring: Track expenditures, review commitments, and take action to prevent budget shortfalls
  • Payment Processing: Review invoices, confirm coding, and resolve payment issues, and approve advancement account voucher packages
  • Posting Review: Examine incoming funds to ensure proper posting and classification
  • Document Auditing: Review financial documents to reduce errors and prevent delays in ordering or payment
  • Asset Oversight: Review compliance with asset procedures and support corrective actions
  • Financial Reporting: Compile fiscal data and prepare required summaries, statements, and analyses


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
  • A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
  • One year as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration), and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
  • One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

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 Guidelines. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
  • 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.

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).
  • 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. 
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

Other Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

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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, 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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

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 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.
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 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.
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 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
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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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 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.
12
Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
  • Yes
  • No
13
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.
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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page.
  • Yes
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - 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.
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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience monitoring, reconciling, and correcting funds.
  3. Your experience evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.
  4. Your level of responsibility.
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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
18
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ANALYSIS OF DATA

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, spreadsheet applications, or statistics.
  • 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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets.
  3. Your experience analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information.
  4. Your level of responsibility.
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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
21
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written materials such as cash flow logs and accounting worksheets. Authors technical and analytical reports that convey findings of investments and accounting transactions, as well as resolution of discrepancies in investments and transactions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience preparing in-depth, analytical reports that outlined the discrepancy, analysis, findings, and recommendations for correction.
  • B. I have experience preparing documents or reports that provide information and data without the need for analysis regarding discrepancies.
  • 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.
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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience preparing in-depth, analytical reports that outlined the discrepancy, analysis, findings, and recommendations for correction.
  3. Your experience preparing documents or reports that provide information and data without the need to analysis regarding discrepancies.
  4. Your level of responsibility.
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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
24
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Collaborates with investment managers, brokers, and the treasury department in order to resolve discrepancies during the verification of accounting and investment transactions. Utilizes appropriate 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 utilizing customer service skills in order to resolve discrepancies involving accounting or investment transactions. I was the escalation point for complex questions
  • B. I have experience utilizing customer service skills in order to answer general questions involving accounting or investment transactions.
  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications.
  • 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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience answering complex questions.
  3. Your experience answering general questions.
  4. Your level of responsibility.
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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
27
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - RESEARCH

Conducts research by gathering, analyzing and organizing information. Evaluates information gathered to determine if it is reliable and appropriate for the project/assignment at hand.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience gathering and reviewing various files and documents. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of data sources and determining if the information was relevant to the project.
  • B. I have experience gathering and reviewing various files and documents. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of data sources; however, someone else determined if the information was relevant to the project.
  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.
  • D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience researching information.
  3. Your level of responsibility.
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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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