Fiscal Technician (LG) - Jefferson County Children & Youth

Would you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced career in which you can utilize your bookkeeping and budgetary experience to assist a vital agency of local government? Jefferson County Children and Youth Services is seeking a detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to join the team in performing various accounting functions for the department while helping our fellow Pennsylvanians. This is a rewarding position offering great opportunities for professional growth. Apply today!

The Fiscal Technician position performs accounting functions for the agency and ensures compliance with federal, state, and county policies and procedures. You will be responsible for reviewing, posting and coding all invoices and billing received, as well as posting entries to proper ledgers. Maintaining accurate information and record-keeping is vital. Additional duties include monitoring cost analysis expenditures and budgetary information and records of services procured through the department. The Fiscal Technician is responsible for preparing quarterly and year-end fiscal reports and verifying the accuracy and completeness of all financial documents for compliance. You will have the opportunity to act as a liaison with the County Auditor and General Auditor to reconcile agency and county records. Maintenance of the petty cash fund for the agency and preparation of monthly reports for the Advisory Committee regarding the agency's activities are also performed under this position. Attending meetings with local and state agencies is crucial in order to implement changes as necessary.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant; or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.
• 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 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 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.

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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.

• 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.