Fiscal Technician - DCNR Fiscal Management Division

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Santa Fe (Dauphin County, NM); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fiscal Technician to join their dynamic team within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This role focuses on advanced bookkeeping, accounting, and fiscal administration tasks, providing a meaningful opportunity for career growth. You will be responsible for examining financial records, overseeing Federal Grants, and managing travel expenses. This position offers the chance to contribute to the management of natural resources while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational abilities, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining fiscal or financial records.
• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Examine and process financial records and documentation.
• Oversee default accounts related to Federal Grants.
• Coordinate the management of travel-related expenses.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Fiscal administration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

THE POSITION

If you possess a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational abilities, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, specifically within the Fiscal Management Division, has an exciting opportunity awaiting you! We are looking for a Fiscal Technician to join our team, where you will engage in advanced bookkeeping, accounting, and fiscal administration tasks as part of the Bureau of Administrative Services. This role not only allows you to apply your skills in a meaningful way but also offers a pathway for career growth and advancement within a dynamic agency. Bring your ambition and expertise to our dedicated team, and help us make a difference in the management of our natural resources!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for the thorough examination and processing of financial records and documentation. Your duties will include overseeing default accounts related to Federal Grants, ensuring timely and appropriate actions are taken to address any issues that arise. Additionally, you will review monthly coding allocations for Federal Coding associated with purchasing card transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will also handle the processing of checks for Grants and Foundations, such as those from the Pittsburgh Foundation and the Keystone Tree Fund, as new funding opportunities are awarded. Furthermore, you will create, modify, and reduce budget reservation documents, known as pre-commitments, for Federal Appropriations. In this capacity, you will also act as the coordinator for the Agency Corporate Travel Card, the Airline Card, and the Agency Lodging Card, ensuring that all travel-related expenses are managed efficiently and in accordance with agency policies.

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 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 1 day per week. 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 Fiscal Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an Associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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:

• 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.