Accountant I, Corrections Finance & Reporting

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Somerset, PA, seeks an Accountant 1 to support the Business Office across multiple facilities. You will prepare, review, and analyze financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting programs and services.

The position emphasizes detailed recordkeeping and fiscal oversight within a civil service framework. The role offers a full‑time schedule, 37.5 hours weekly, with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee or equivalent
• Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting
• One year as a Fiscal Technician or equivalent and fifteen college credits in accounting
• A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within three months of graduating

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Financial data analysis

Accounting knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Somerset, PA, seeks an Accountant 1 to support the Business Office across multiple facilities. You will prepare, review, and analyze financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting programs and services.

The position emphasizes detailed recordkeeping and fiscal oversight within a civil service framework. The role offers a full‑time schedule, 37.5 hours weekly, with standard business hours.