Accounting Associate (Executive Accounting Specialist Trainee)

Summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a public-sector employer serving the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Accounting Associate supports accurate financial operations by reviewing transactions, preparing reports, assisting with grants and reconciliations, using accounting systems, resolving record issues, and responding to accounting procedure questions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting entries, reconciliations, and analysis for assigned programs
• Help review grants, maintain files, and prepare required federal financial reports
• Use accounting software and spreadsheets to complete financial tasks and research information
• Identify problems, research solutions, and support corrections in financial records
• Share information with agencies and respond to questions about accounting procedures

Skills

• 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](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx)
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx)
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Benefits

• Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays.
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Eligibility rules apply.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional development.
• Opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
• Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
• Opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements, subject to eligibility and approval.