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 an Accountant 2 with the Delaware County Department of Human Services, you will play a key part in supporting programs that help residents across the county. This role is ideal for someone who likes solving problems, reviewing financial data, and keeping detailed records. You will work with budgets, reports, and provider payments while supporting the HealthChoices program. This position offers a strong foundation for long-term growth in public service accounting.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement!

This position supports fiscal oversight for the HealthChoices program and helps ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Work includes tracking budgets, reviewing invoices, preparing reports, and maintaining communication with state, county, and provider partners. As a Accountant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Budget Setup: Establish program budgets and statutory reporting requirements in the accounting system
• Invoice Review: Check invoices for accuracy, contract compliance, and proper support before approval
• Financial Monitoring: Analyze ledger activity, track revenue and expenses, and correct unusual or miscoded items
• Report Preparation: Create required quarterly, annual, and management reports for state and county use
• Year End Reconciliation: Compare system reports with state reports and resolve any differences
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to financial covenants, performance ratios, and solvency requirements

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.