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Fiscal Technician
Salary
$44,010.00 - $66,348.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-83431-00720
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Div Third Prty Liab
Opening Date
05/09/2024
Closing Date
5/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00720
Position Number
00185309
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00211793
Worksite Address
303 Walnut Street
Worksite Address
Commonwealth Tower, 7th Floor
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
Ricki Paden
Contact Email
...@pa.gov
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Program Integrity/Division of Third Party Liability/Financial Accountability Unit
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
If you enjoy numbers, accounting, and all things fiscal, we have an opportunity for you! The Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Third Party Liability, is seeking a Fiscal Technician for the Financial Accountability Unit (FAU) . If you have fiscal experience, are detail-oriented, and well-organized, we want you to work on our team. Take your career in a new and exciting direction and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will perform financial duties in support of our unit and be responsible for the maintenance of accounts receivable, as well as other accounting tasks and financial transactions. You will utilize various software programs (including SAP and ESS, as well as Microsoft products) and office equipment to post deposits and credits, reconcile checks, and enter necessary information. You will also update and maintain financial spreadsheets and complete tracking reports. In your daily work, you will work as part of a team and be in communication with state and private sector entities.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. 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.
+ Free parking!
+ 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
+ Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fiscal Assistant for one or more years full-time?
+ Yes
+ No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
What level of college education have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration?
If you are claiming any amount of credits, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you claim completion of any amount of education in this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
+ Bachelor's degree or higher
+ Associate's degree
+ Some coursework
+ None
04
If you claimed completion of any amount of education in the question above, how many accounting credits have you completed? If you claimed completion of no amount of education, type N/A in the text box below. If you are claiming credits, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you claim completion of any amount of education in this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
05
How many years of full-time experience do you possess maintaining and reviewing fiscal and financial records?
+ 3 years or more
+ 2 but less than 3 years
+ 1 but less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
If you claimed any amount of experience in the question above, how many years of full-time work experience do you possess with primary responsibility for posting financial transactions, balancing ledgers, or maintaining accounts payable/receivable?
+ 1 year or more
+ 6 months but less than 1 year
+ Less than 6 months
+ None
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The Level of Performance you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
+ Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes documents including applications, records, documents, transactions, reports, etc., to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact on accounts and communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections to accounts.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content.
+ B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, logic, or research methods.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.
+ Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING OF FINANCIAL RECORDS
Maintains accounting records to support unit, product, and industry costs and the factors used to determine those costs. Audits expenditure and budgetary control accounts. Reports errors detected in financial records and recommends potential resolution.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience auditing expenditure or budgetary control accounts, or accounting records, to ensure accurate records exist. I was responsible for both reporting errors detected in the accounts or records, as well as recommending potential resolution.
+ B. I have experience auditing expenditure or budgetary control accounts, or accounting records, to ensure accurate records exist. I was responsible for reporting errors detected in the accounts or records; however, someone else was responsible for recommending potential resolution.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing or data analysis.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed related to auditing and accounting of financial records.
+ Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to the development of new policies and the evaluation of existing policies. Researches files and coordinates information from other personnel to prepare for special projects and reports as needed.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.
+ B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior .
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed related to conducting research.
+ Your level of responsibility.
18
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS
Applies relevant accounting principles and practices for a variety of transactions, such as revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, loans, and inventory in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards. Uses accounting records and other supporting documentation to post accounting entries to general ledger accounts. Prepares and posts adjustment transactions to correct or close accounts. Monitors, reconciles, and corrects funds, as well as processes transactions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.
+ B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
20
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed related to performing accounting transactions.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepares written and financial reports that include data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, and expenditures. Designs, produces, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various customers and business partners.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. I was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.
+ B. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. Someone else was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed related to preparing written documents.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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