County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Armstrong County C&Y

Are you looking to build a meaningful fiscal career where your expertise truly makes a difference? Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Fiscal Officer to join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and purpose. In this impactful role, you will apply your accounting knowledge to support vital financial operations that help strengthen services for children and families across the county. If you are a detail-driven professional ready to take the next step in a role that offers both challenge and fulfillment, this is your opportunity to shine. Apply and bring your talent to a place where your work genuinely matters.

In this position, you will handle administrative and supervisory tasks related to the financial operations of a county-level public child welfare agency. Your duties will include managing daily accounting activities, such as preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports for accounts receivable and revenue transactions. You will also be responsible for reviewing program budgets, monitoring receipts and expenditures, and processing provider invoices for payment. Additionally, you will oversee payroll preparation and ensure its timely submission to the county controller's office. Moreover, you will be involved in the preparation and management of fiscal documents, as well as the creation of financial statements and reports for federal, state, and county levels. Your role will also include participating in contract development, overseeing fiscal monitoring, coordinating financial reporting related to accidents, and conducting regular fiscal reviews. Furthermore, you will assist in the preparation of the annual Needs-Based Plan and Budget, focusing on budget development, fiscal forecasting, and tracking expenditures.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting; or
• Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or
• Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

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.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional 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).

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.

• 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.