What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 1 - Local Government position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Join Cambria County Children and Youth Services as an Accountant 1 and help support essential programs that make a real impact in the community. This role gives you the chance to work with dedicated professionals who care deeply about the well-being of local families. This is a great opportunity to work in the classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data and to grow your financial skills while contributing to meaningful public service. Step into a role where your efforts truly matter. Apply with us today!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This entry-level fiscal position supports the financial operations that help guide important services for Children and Youth Services in Cambria County. The role involves detailed accounting work that ensures accurate funding, reporting, and program support. As an Accountant 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Budget Support: Assist in preparing state and county budgets and related financial reports
- Invoice Processing: Post placement invoices and prepare federal and program-specific invoicing
- Fiscal Reporting: Prepare general ledger reports, trial balances, and journal entries
- Cost Allocation: Allocate placement expenditures and reconcile income and revenue items
- Auditing Tasks: Conduct internal audits and review fiscal documents for accuracy
- Program Support: Gather data for audits, maintain eligibility records, and oversee contract files
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 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.
- 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.
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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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $42,101