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Accountant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Date: 2024-09-30T07:17:24Z

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Accountant 1

Salary

$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-94628-03020

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

RV Fscl Mgmt Gmg Div

Opening Date

09/24/2024

Closing Date

10/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03020

Position Number

50302372

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00181230

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Fiscal Management, Gaming Division

Worksite Address

393 Walnut Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17128

Contact Name

Ashley Conrad

Contact Email

...@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

The Department of Revenue is currently looking to hire an Accountant 1 for Dauphin County. This role entails managing the accounting processes and distributions mandated by Act 71 of 2004 and Act 42 of 2017, which pertain to gaming revenue. The accountant will be tasked with calculating the taxes and assessments owed by each licensed gaming entity, a responsibility that must be fulfilled on every banking day, except during State holidays or official snow days. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will possess a strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures related to the Central Control Computer System (CCCS) and SAP systems. You will be tasked with the daily and bi-monthly responsibilities of generating, reviewing, and reconciling venue-specific reports from the CCCS to ensure accurate invoicing of taxes and assessments in compliance with the regulations set forth in Act 71 of 2004 and Act 42 of 2017. This includes performing daily reconciliations between the CCCS reports and the daily Adjustment worksheet, as well as the invoices generated by the CCCS.

You will adhere to established Gaming Procedures to accurately calculate the taxes and fees owed by each licensee, in accordance with the aforementioned regulations. Daily reconciliations of venue meter reports against CCCS meter data will be a critical part of your duties, requiring effective communication with venues regarding any discrepancies via email and IGT as necessary to finalize reconciliations.

You will be responsible for notifying the Treasury, Comptroller, and licensees of the funds due each day, following the directives of your Supervisor. In instances where email communication is unavailable, alternative methods such as phone or fax must be employed to ensure all parties are informed. Additionally, you will contact licensees to confirm the daily amounts due, verifying receipt of payments as instructed by your Supervisor.

Your role will also involve assisting with account balancing activities, which includes daily access to the Wells Fargo website to ensure that the amounts received in the bank account align with the billed amounts. It is essential to ensure that all transfers are accurately recorded in SAP, and to alert the Division Chief if there are discrepancies between the received amounts and the invoiced totals, particularly if all funds are not collected by 10:45 AM.

Finally, you will prepare the necessary documentation to facilitate the transfer of funds from the licensee to the Treasury for your Supervisor's review, ensuring that all entries are accurately recorded in SAP. You will also reconcile administrative accounts and prepare invoices to bill licensees for administrative costs associated with the Gaming Board, State Police, Attorney General, and Revenue, based on budgets approved by the General Assembly.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch or 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 month. 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or

+ Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; 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

+ 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 ( 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.

Post Employment Requirement:

+ You must abide by the prohibition guidelines and refrain from gambling in Pennsylvania casinos, or any casino outside of Pennsylvania with the same owners.

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 notbe 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.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fiscal Technician for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

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.

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program?

+ Yes

+ No

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Financial Programs Trainee for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. 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 answer yes to 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.

+ Yes

+ No

If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

Have you completed 15 or more college level credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. 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 answer yes to 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.

+ Yes

+ No

Do you possess five or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience?

+ Yes

+ No

Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

+ Yes

+ No

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your CPA license number in the box below. If you answered no, please type N/A in the box below.

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

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Communicates verbally and in writing with customers, business organizations, and citizens to explain applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, and procedures. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information regarding applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures.

+ B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to areas other than applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, psychology, sociology, public relations, education, or employment law.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience explaining relevant information regarding applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures.

+ Your experience explaining relevant information related to subjects other than applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, or procedures.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

Applies relevant accounting principles and practices for a variety of transactions, such as reporting, recalculation, and reconciliation of funds. 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.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience monitoring, reconciling, and correcting funds.

+ Your experience evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. .

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DATA SOFTWARE UTILIZATION

Utilizes data analysis software, such as Microsoft Excel, to enter data and prepare worksheets. Analyzes data/financial statements to ensure transactions are properly recorded and inconsistencies and missing information are detected. Independently computes figures to confirm data provided by external entities.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets. I was responsible for analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information.

+ B. I have experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets. Someone else was responsible for analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or spreadsheet applications.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience utilizing data analysis software to enter data and prepare worksheets.

+ Your experience analyzing data/financial statements in order to properly record transactions and/or detect inconsistencies and missing information.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYZING INFORMATION

Reviews and analyzes financial documents including payment records, revenue transactions, or reports to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact. Communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections.

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, or logic.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience analyzing reported data.

+ Your experience verifying data content for accuracy.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - REVIEWING AND MAINTAINING PROCESS PROCEDURES

Provides a uniform and auditable system of accounting and financial controls to ensure accountability of funds. Monitors agency compliance with established accounting standards. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of revenue channels, banking, and reporting. Conducts researched assessment of process procedures and makes recommendations for revisions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

+ B. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for implementing procedures that someone else developed in order to eliminate unacceptable risk.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business law.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards.

+ Your experience developing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

+ Your experience implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares 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 reports that included data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures. I was responsible for the final report that conveyed findings.

+ B. I have experience designing, producing, or modifying existing worksheets to be used for accounting purposes.

+ C. I have experience preparing documents or written materials not listed in the above levels.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, or financial reports.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience preparing reports that included data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.

+ Your experience designing, producing, or modifying existing worksheets to be used for accounting purposes.

+ Your experience preparing documents or written materials not related to financial reports or worksheets.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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