Commonwealth Accountant Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

Do you have an in-depth knowledge of professional accounting principles, techniques, and effective managerial practices? The Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management is actively searching for an experienced and innovative Commonwealth Accountant Manager to direct and manage the staff and operations of one unit within the General Accounting Unit. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting and reporting principles, state and federal laws, and procedures impacting the functions of the Bureau. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional career, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity today.

As a Commonwealth Accountant Manager, you will be responsible for directing and managing staff and operations of the Transportation unit within the General Accounting Division of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. Your in-depth accounting knowledge will help you with the planning and directing of operations in the most efficient and effective manner possible. In this role, you will have the opportunity to routinely interact with the various local, state, and federal entities involved in the work of the unit. You will be expected to meet specific quality and timeliness standards when completing duties and provisions of services while ensuring goals and objectives are met.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing goals and objectives for the unit
• Supporting staff career development programs
• Assisting with implementing procedures and revisions to accounting policies
• Overseeing functions for Accounting and Budgetary Control and Revenue
• Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues, implement policies, and ensuring compliance with requirements and deadlines
• Directing staff through completion of special projects

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 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: All new employees with the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary.
• 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 an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• 24 college credits in accounting.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Experience with Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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.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.