Accountant 1

Reference #: 4643177

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your career up a notch? The Department of Revenue is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join the Bureau of Pennsylvania State Lottery, Finance Division where you will be responsible for analysis and reporting of Lottery Retailer financial data. If you excel at performing mathematical calculations, this is the perfect opportunity for you to expand upon your skills. Apply today to become part of our dynamic team and make your career aspirations a reality!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Accountant 1, you will be tasked with preparing income and expenditure statements, posting accounting transactions to general ledger accounts from retailer financial records, as well as wiring and drafting money. Attention to detail is key as you analyze general ledgers for outstanding accounting, liability balances, and problems to determine what actions or adjustments should be requested for approval by the supervisor. Work includes preparing spreadsheets, reviewing retailer bookkeeping records, maintaining adjustment transactions, and reconciling the Lottery Advancement Account monthly. Effective communication is necessary as you will be responding to a large volume of calls from retailers regarding questions about reports generated by the lottery machines and explaining to retailers how to read and interpret the reports.Bring your accounting knowledge and ambition to our department!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, however you will be required to report to the office one day per week. In-office training may be required. 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.

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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; orOne year as a Financial Programs Trainee; orOne year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or

Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.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:

This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will n t 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.