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Reference #: 4445581 THE POSITION SCI Mahanoy's Department of Corrections Institution is currently on the lookout for a dynamic individual who thrives on working with numbers. If you are someone who is highly motivated and enjoys the intricacies of accounting, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as an Accountant 1 and be a part of a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to maintaining the financial integrity of our institution. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In your role as an Accountant at the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for conducting high-level accounting tasks involving the organization, interpretation, and presentation of financial information. Your duties will include scrutinizing financial activities, creating detailed financial statements, and generating reports to monitor and manage state finances, as well as forecasting future financial trends and outcomes.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 49,839.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting ; or Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting ; or Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program ; or A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three (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. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.

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 will 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.