Reference #: 4460546 THE POSITION Are you a motivated professional with great organizational skills? The Department of State, Fiscal Management Division is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our talented team of fiscal professionals. This position gives you the opportunity to process approved invoices for payment. This includes tracking of invoices, researching issues, and corresponding with internal and external customers to ensure timely payments. Bring your skill set to our department and take your career to the next level. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Accounting Assistant position is responsible for processing Department of State invoices approved for payment in the Commonwealth accounting system or Commonwealth Purchasing Card transactions including allocations, in accordance with bureau policies and procedures. You will prepare and maintain various tracking logs to record fiscal activities such as the receipt of paper and electronic invoices, advancement account checks, annual membership lists, and Real Estate Recovery Fund payments by fiscal year. You will have the opportunity to research issues with invoices and vendors to determine appropriate corrective action. Other duties include processing funds commitments and purchase order changes as needed, tracking invoices to ensure timely processing and payment, and recording payment information on electronic files.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after completion of a month-long training period on-site at the headquarters office in Harrisburg. After the initial on-site training, you will be required to come into the office once a week and as needed for ongoing projects. 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:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,003 (before taxes). The starting salary is 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 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 of accounting.

Additional Requirements: You must adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of State. You must demonstrate professionalism and discretion in your work. You must possess solid written and verbal communication skills. You must show initiative and problem-solving skills. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 requiremen s 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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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.