Accountant 2

Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

THE POSITION
Do you consider yourself a dedicated and knowledgeable accounting professional who is searching for a career in a challenging and dynamic work environment? Are you an organized and motivated self-starter with an analytical background and a keen eye for details? Do you enjoy working as part of a team to accomplish goals and tasks? If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers an opportunity to use your accounting skills while providing critical services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, then we invite you to apply for this Accountant 2 opportunity within the PA Municipal Retirement System!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Under the direction of the Director of Municipal Accounting, this position is responsible for preparing accrual entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparing various financial reports and analysis. You will also reconcile financial data at an employer level for pension plans and ensure the accuracy and completeness of data for the Year-End Activity Reports and the GASB 68 Reports for each municipality. Work includes assisting in the preparation of the Annual Budget, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and the GASB 68 Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position by Participating Municipality. Our team will rely on you to analyze and research data to identify problems, resolve discrepancies, and propose solutions. Help secure the future retirement of local government employees with us!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week after successful completion of the training period. 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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as an Accountant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation. A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.
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.
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.

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