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Accountant 2

Company:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, PA , United States

Job Description:

THE POSITION

Do you possess diligent organizational skills and enjoy complex financial and budgetary projects?  The Department of Labor & Industry is excited to welcome an Accountant 2 to perform various financial analyst duties and collaborate with the division chief on the administration of the Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund and the handling of self-insurance default situations.  Showcase your talent and experience while working with an agency which affords various opportunities for career growth and advancement.  We look forward to meeting you!
 

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 

As an Accountant 2, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing the financial statements of applicants to determine whether the applicant possesses the financial ability to self-insure.  You will utilize various resources and software programs while conducting reviews, as well as record key financial data and findings on evaluation forms, formatted spreadsheets, and databases.  This professional also reviews and verifies data submitted by initial applicants relating to the calculations of modified manual premiums and requests clarification or revision to data judged inconsistent.  

 

Additional duties include the preparation of the annual cash flow report for the self-insurance division, reviewing security documents to determine whether they are acceptable under the regulations and laws, and coordinating details relating to the administration of the Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund.  Within this role, you will function as a member of a team consisting of analyst, actuary, and clerical staff.

 

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 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) part-time, upon 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

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as an Accountant 1; 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: 

 

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.

Contact Information

Kyle Krotzer
615 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States
Phone: 7173072650
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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