Public Finance Accountant I - Budget & Funds

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Spring City (Chester County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Accountant 1 in Spring City, PA for a permanent full-time civil service position. The role focuses on resident funds, facility income, expenditures, and budget activities to support operations and long-term financial planning.

You will monitor budgets, process funds, prepare reports, assist audits, and liaise with vendors. Telework is not available; schedule is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, M-F, with potential evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of bookkeeping experience or equivalent education.
• Bachelor's degree with fifteen accounting credits or equivalent.
• Experience or training in financial processes and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Budget oversight: monitor expenditures and prepare status reports.
• Fund management: process resident funds and reconcile accounts.
• Financial analysis: prepare revenue and expenditure reports.
• Payment processing: review invoices and code accounts.
• Audit support: assist with financial audits and improvements.
• Vendor liaison: communicate with vendors and procurement staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accounting coursework

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or related)

Fifteen accounting credits

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Accountant 1 in Spring City, PA for a permanent full-time civil service position. The role focuses on resident funds, facility income, expenditures, and budget activities to support operations and long-term financial planning.

You will monitor budgets, process funds, prepare reports, assist audits, and liaise with vendors. Telework is not available; schedule is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, M-F, with potential evenings/weekends as needed.