County Fiscal Officer 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Fiscal Officer 2 to join the Department of Human Services, Local Government division. This position manages provider data, contract activity, and fiscal records, ensuring timely payments and accurate systems.

You will guide staff, review financial information, and support monthly closings, with telework options after six months. The role demands strong accounting and budgeting knowledge and is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• One year as County Fiscal Officer 1.
• Four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting.
• Two years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training which includes six college credits in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Fiscal Coordination: Gather and update provider and organizational data across financial systems.
• Contract Management: Oversee contract setup, modifications, and verification of entries in financial platforms.
• Data Review: Analyze and report fiscal and operational information to internal DHS offices.
• Invoice Processing: Review, process, and record invoices, journal entries, and accruals.
• System Oversight: Maintain working knowledge of financial and data systems to ensure accurate entries.
• Budget Support: Complete re-budgets and assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings.

Education

Business-related associate's degree including six college credits in accounting

Business-related bachelor's degree including six college credits in accounting

Equivalent combination of experience and training including six accounting credits

Job description

Salary

$85,099.00 - $93,608.90 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59895-L0316

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Allegheny Co Spt Ad

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0316

Position Number

80009754

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88215000

Bureau / Division

Allegheny County Administrative Support

Worksite Address

One Smithfield Street

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Serena Malahoo

Contact Phone

412.350.6419

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join a team of passionate and hard working individuals at the Department of Human Services, Human Resources (DHS, HR). We are looking for self starters who are able to adapt and work with minimal supervision. Our ideal candidate will have working knowledge of financial practices and budget management.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the financial operations of the Department of Human Services by managing provider data, monitoring contract activity, and guiding staff in maintaining accurate fiscal records. The work ensures that providers receive timely and correct payments while keeping all financial systems updated. As a County Fiscal Officer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Fiscal Coordination: Gather and update provider and organizational data across financial systems
• Contract Management: Oversee contract setup, modifications, and verification of entries in financial platforms
• Data Review: Analyze and report fiscal and operational information to internal DHS offices
• Invoice Processing: Review, process, and record invoices, journal entries, and accruals
• System Oversight: Maintain working knowledge of financial and data systems to ensure accurate entries
• Budget Support: Complete re-budgets and assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings

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 60-minute lunch. Scheduled hours may vary depending on the needs of the regional offices.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) hybrid up to 2 days per week after 6 months of employment. 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 Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 County Fiscal Officer 1; or
• Four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• Two years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.