Position Requirements

One (1) year as an Accountant 1; or two (2) years of professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting. Four (4) years of bookkeeping experience and 18 college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation.

• 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.

Position Description

 As a Health Choices Accountant 2, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of fiscal and program staff, actuaries, legal counsels, and financial consultants in order to ensure compliance with various contracts. You will be applying your professional accounting knowledge, principles, and techniques to accurately complete a variety of accounting functions to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial services for Delaware County. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and administering the budget
• Accounting for program transactions
• Monitoring revenue and expenditures
• Preparing and distributing internal and external financial reports
• Maintaining contracts with the state, county, and provider personnel
   

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.