Fiscal Technician (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Fiscal Technician for the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging to support financial operations and ensure accurate, compliant records. You will work with a team that values precision, accountability, and service to older adults and caregivers.

The role covers ledger posting, revenue processing, payroll maintenance, record management, and system utilization.

Qualifications

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant, or three years maintaining fiscal or financial records with some accounting exposure.
• High school diploma required; or one year in fiscal records with an associate degree in accounting or business administration.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Financial Review: verify records for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures.
• Ledger Posting: post data to general ledger accounts from subsidiary reports.
• Revenue Processing: prepare and reconcile incoming revenue (cash, checks, donations).
• Payroll Maintenance: maintain agency payroll, post changes, review outputs, and prepare reports.
• Record Management: maintain filing systems; process fiscal documents for federal/state/county reporting.
• System Utilization: use agency software/databases to complete forms, documents, and reports.

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you a caring and energetic individual who likes helping the elderly? The Fiscal Technician role with the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers a chance to grow your skills while supporting important community services. This position gives you the opportunity to contribute to reliable financial operations that help older adults and caregivers. You will join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and dedication. This job provides a meaningful way to support the agency mission.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the financial functions of the agency by maintaining accurate records and assisting with key accounting processes. The position ensures that fiscal information is complete, organized, and compliant with established procedures. As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Review: Review financial records and documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures
• Ledger Posting: Post data to general ledger accounts using information from subsidiary reports
• Revenue Processing: Prepare and reconcile incoming revenue, including cash, checks, and donations
• Payroll Maintenance: Maintain agency payroll by posting changes, reviewing system output, and preparing required reports
• Record Management: Maintain filing systems and process fiscal documents for federal, state, and county reporting
• System Utilization: Use agency software and databases to complete forms, documents, and reports

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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 Fiscal Assistant; 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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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).

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.