Accounting Associate (Executive Accounting Specialist Trainee)

Are you ready to shape Pennsylvania's financial future? Join our dynamic team as an Accounting Associate in the Loan Accounting Processing Unit, Financial Accounting Division, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and processing critical financial data for loans across key state agencies like the Department of Community and Economic Development and Department of Transportation. Leverage your expertise in GAAP and financial reporting to prepare impactful financial statements and special reports that drive informed decision-making. With opportunities to tackle complex funds and programs under the guidance of seasoned professionals, this role offers both challenge and growth in a vital public service mission.

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply and grow your accounting skills in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. As an Accounting Associate in the Loan Accounting and Processing Unit (LAPU), you will play a key role in supporting the financial integrity of critical loan programs administered by state agencies such as the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Transportation. From processing and reconciling loan disbursements and repayments to assisting with financial reporting and ensuring GAAP compliance, your work will directly contribute to the Commonwealth's efforts to invest in communities and infrastructure.

You will be part of a team that ensures financial accountability for programs that support Pennsylvania residents and businesses. In addition to developing your professional expertise with GAAP and SAP through mentorship, you will have the opportunity to engage in continuous improvement, collaborate with agency partners, and make a tangible impact through stewardship of public resources. The Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management offers a supportive and collaborative workplace that values your contribution to the Commonwealth's mission.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • You will be required to report to headquarters to pick up your equipment and attend periodic meetings at your expense. Telework is subject to change at any time.
• 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:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 college credits in accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.

• 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.