Fiscal Technician (Local Government) - Elk County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Elk County Children & Youth Services seeks a Fiscal Technician to ensure accurate financial reporting, contract review, and maintenance of accounting records in support of agency operations.

You will assist with budget development, invoice processing, and audits, collaborating with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, provider services, courts, and other partners to strengthen families and protect children.

Qualifications

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant or equivalent experience in maintaining fiscal records.
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records with one year related to accounting or fiscal principles; high school graduation required; or
• One year of experience maintaining and reviewing fiscal records with an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Examine contracts and maintain thorough and accurate accounting records.
• Submit invoices for county, state, and federal reimbursement.
• Review county audits and participate in the auditing process.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of county and state budgets.
• Coordinate with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, provider services, courts, and other involved entities.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced career in which you can utilize your accounting and budgetary experience to assist a vital agency of local government? If so, Elk County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is eager to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to join our team. Showcase your talents while supporting an agency which strives to provide for the protection of children and aims to support and strengthen families in a culturally sensitive manner. Do not miss out on this rewarding career offering various opportunities for professional growth,

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Fiscal Technician plays an essential role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, contract review, and the maintenance of all accounting records that support agency operations. This position also collaborates with internal and external partners to support budget development, invoice processing, and audit activities. As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Contract Review: Examine contracts and maintain thorough and accurate accounting records
• Invoice Processing: Submit invoices for county, state, and federal reimbursement
• Audit Participation: Review county audits and participate in the auditing process
• Budget Development: Contribute to the preparation and development of county and state budgets
• Collaborative Support: Coordinate with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, provider services, courts, and other involved entities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 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 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

Job Details

• Salary: $25,883.00 - $38,824.00 Annually
• Location: Elk County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CS-2026-62071-L0380
• Department: Local Government
• Division: HS Elk Co Child Welfare Servic
• Opening Date: 11/04/2026
• Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: L0380
• Position Number: 80012683
• Union: Non Union
• Bargaining Unit: LG
• Pay Group: LG
• Bureau / Division Code: 88212724
• Bureau / Division: Elk County Child Welfare Services
• Worksite Address: 300 Center Street
• City: Ridgway, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 15853
• Contact Name: Nancy Baker
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact Email: [e-mail]