Summary

Are you interested in a career working with fiscal budgeting, invoices, and tracking expenses? If you are, then this is the position for you. Delaware County Department of Human Services has an immediate opening for an Accountant 1. This role performs professional accounting work in the classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data for key programs including Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Drug & Alcohol, Early Intervention, Human Services Administration, Adult and Family Services, HealthChoices, Medical Assistance Transportation, and Children & Youth Services.  

Delaware County offers a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement. Our teamwork approach to working with various County and State departments are top notch. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us! 
 

Essential Duties

This position is responsible for assisting with the fiscal management of various Delaware County Human Services programs. Work also includes assisting fiscal personnel with revenue and expense accounts and provider identification in the computerized accounting system and Single Audit Supplement. As an Accountant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Audit Assistance: Help fiscal personnel prepare documents for external audits and perform internal program audits.
• Contract Support: Participate in the development and monitoring of service contracts as well as the monitoring and auditing of contracted providers.
• Expense Reviews: Assist with the reconciliation and monitoring of expenses, revenues, and accounts receivables, as well as the review of employee expenditure requests, vendor and provider invoices submitted for payment.
• Report Preparation: Help fiscal personnel prepare reports for submission to multiple funding sources and prepare the Schedule of Existing Federal Awards.
• Fiscal Compliance: Ensure all work performed and reviewed complies with contractual agreements, county procedures, and regulatory requirements.
   

Position Requirements

One year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; or One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting.

• This position requires Pennsylvania residency.
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

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, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.

To Apply For This Position

• Go to the web site: employment.pa.gov
• Click on the OPEN JOBS tab
• Click on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tab
• On the far right of the screen FILTER by location and choose Delaware County.
• Select Accountant 2.
• A dialog box comes up with job duties.
• If interested, click APPLY
• You will need to create an account.
• Complete application and answer all questions that follow.
• You will have to apply to each job posting separately.
• You will receive an email with an examination score.