Accountant 1 - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is hiring an Accountant 1 in Somerset County. You will work with financial data supporting multiple facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance while aiding oversight of funds and accounts.

The role emphasizes monthly reporting, account reconciliation, and budget coordination, with a 37.5-hour week and no telework option. A bachelor’s degree with accounting credits and related experience is required.

Qualifications

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee or equivalent experience as determined by the Office of Administration.
• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program or equivalent status.
• Five years of Bookkeeping experience with accounting coursework.
• Educational credentials meet requirements within three months of graduation.
• Residency in PA and ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, summaries, and supporting reports for review and submission.
• Review and balance checking accounts, petty cash, and inmate-related fiscal records.
• Monitor transactions, verify accuracy, and resolve discrepancies across multiple accounts.
• Address inmate account inquiries, review documentation, and ensure fiscal compliance with laws and policies.
• Track expenditures, prepare budget requests, and report status Updates to committees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting

Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting

One year as a Fiscal Technician and fifteen college credits in accounting

One year as a Financial Programs Trainee or completion of Accounting Intern Program

A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting (alternative phrasing)

Job description

Salary

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60963-03020

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR LAU Bus Off

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03020

Position Number

00184307

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00114403

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands

Worksite Address

5706 Glades Pike

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

Corleen Schmucker

THE POSITION

Build your career with the Department of Corrections as an Accountant! In this role, you will work with financial data that supports programs and services across multiple institutions. Your attention to detail will help ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong fiscal oversight. Join a team that values dedication and supports growth through important financial work!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Business Office by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information for multiple facilities. It plays a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records and ensuring proper oversight of funds and accounts. As an Accountant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, summaries, and supporting reports for review and submission
• Account Reconciliation: Review and balance checking accounts, petty cash, and various inmate-related fiscal records
• Data Oversight: Monitor transactions, verify accuracy, and resolve discrepancies across multiple accounts
• Inmate Account Support: Address inquiries, review documentation, and ensure fiscal compliance with laws and policies
• Budget Coordination: Track expenditures, prepare budget requests, and report status updates to committees

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 hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
• One year as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration), 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 three 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.