What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Assistant position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-37804 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM DECEMBER 08, 2025 TO DECEMBER 12, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
If you are detail-oriented and driven by integrity, accountability, and service, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department invites you to bring your talents to the Board of Finance and Revenue as a Fiscal Assistant. In this pivotal role, you will help ensure the seamless flow of funds and play a key part in returning liquid fuel tax refunds -making a real impact on Pennsylvanians every day. Join a mission-focused team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and start your rewarding journey with us!The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fiscal Assistant at the Board of Finance and Revenue, your primary responsibility will be to review and verify the correctness of claims in compliance with laws and regulations for the refund of liquid fuels tax paid by farmers, volunteer fire companies, political subdivisions, and non-public schools. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the division by performing the following duties:
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Review claim documentation and enter claim information into the liquid fuels database.
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Request additional information from claimants when discrepancies arise and update claimant information in the database.
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Verify documentation submitted to ensure the tax was paid and fuel was purchased in Pennsylvania during the filing period.
- Maintain logs and perform related clerical duties such as answering calls and managing documents.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days a week. Management may discontinue the telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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
- Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; or
- An associate degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work.
- You must have an associates degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting.
- You must have experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, web-based utilities or the ability to learn relevant software to perform job duties.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a resume.
- 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.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.
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