Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fiscal Assistant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4361165 THE POSITION If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess a keen eye for detail, the Department of Labor & Industry has the position for you! As a Fiscal Assistant you will provide valued clerical-accounting assistance with projects related to workforce development initiatives with considerable focus on the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA). This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your fiscal career and support workforce development programs!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fiscal Assistant, you will review, calculate, and approve invoices based upon set procedures and submitted supporting documentation and in accordance with federal and state regulations. You will review correspondence and invoices and input invoice data into the CWDS Trade system as defined in the TAA Desk Manual. This includes making payments to students under direct payments, paying invoices from training providers, and ensuring that these are processed correctly and recorded accurately. It is essential to maintain a current working knowledge of TAA procedures as they pertain to processing invoices.
This position provides critical support to the Bureau of Workforce Development Administration (BWDA) and Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations (BWPO) staff in developing and troubleshooting computer systems for TAA funds.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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. 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 in accounting; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.
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 requirements will 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and eed accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.
