Fiscal Assistant

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career and possess a keen eye for detail, the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) has the perfect job for you! We are excited to welcome an ambitious Fiscal Assistant to join our Claims Accounting Division. This is advanced clerical-accounting work involving the application of bookkeeping principles and practices to various computerized accounting ledgers to assure the accurate reporting of Claim Accounting revenue. Employees are responsible for processing payments from public assistance overpayments, sorting checks, preparing checks for processing, and transmitting cash and checks to the Department of Revenue. Drive your future forward and apply for this fantastic opportunity today!

As a Fiscal Assistant, it is essential for duties to be independently performed within the framework of prescribed policies and procedures. Proficiency in making mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately is required, along with the ability to perform highly detailed tasks utilizing numerical or written data. A working knowledge of accounting practices and principles is also required, as there is considerable interfacing of financial documents between the Department of Revenue, Treasury, and the Comptroller's office. This position gives you the opportunity to support professional enhancement of necessary job skills by participating in and attending training sessions, reviewing circulated materials, and identifying the need for training or clarification in order to improve unit quality and functionality. In order to process payments, you must be familiar with the OSIG accounts-receivable systems as well as understand the internal operation of Excel, tracking logs, the Client Information System (CIS), and the OSIG Avoidance and Recovery System (OARS). Additional responsibilities include:

• Reviewing checks and money orders received for correct date, signature, and endorsement
• Sorting checks by DHS program office code to post to the proper revenue accounts
• Preparing checks for processing
• Transmitting payments received to Revenue via the SAP system
• Posting payments received to the proper accounts in OARS
• Reviewing clerk of courts lists and posting payments to the proper account in OARS
• Processing and returning bad checks and making claim balance adjustments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 to 3 days per week, based on operational needs. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• PLEASE NOTE: Due to Act 29, the agency the selected candidate will be serving has limited law enforcement powers and requires all employees with access to agency systems to undergo fingerprinting and an in-depth background check to include criminal, tax, and credit history.

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.

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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.