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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Accounting Assistant in Pennsylvania
Accounting Assistant
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Accounting Assistant
Salary
$39,003.00 - $58,211.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-87384
Department
Pennsylvania State Police
Division
SP Firearms Admin Sect
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
6/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
03000
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00209431
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Records and Identification, Firearms Administrative Section
Worksite Address
1800 Elmerton Avenue
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement
Contact Email
ra-spspcivilplcmt@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are actively seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform bookkeeping duties to maintain Firearm Dealer accounts. This is a great way to start a career with a prestigious public service agency. Apply today for this great opportunity and see how rewarding working for the PSP can be!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Accounting Assistant, you will be reviewing, recording, and processing surcharge remittance forms and documents related to applications and sales records submitted by Firearm Dealers throughout the state. Work includes verifying information received to determine completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules and regulations, completing all required account adjustments and reviewing discrepancies with the firearm dealer, as well as posting information to dealer accounts after all necessary corrections are made. Additional responsibilities include:
Reconciling information from the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) dealer transaction logs with Surcharge Remittance Reports submitted by firearm dealers
Ensuring information is reported timely and accurately as mandated by law
Conducting audits of dealer accounts that are not compliant
Making recommendations to auditors for corrective action regarding non-compliant dealers
Researching status of each dealer’s account and providing proper information
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00256379)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,003.00 (before taxes).
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.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 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).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess two or more years of full-time bookkeeping or clerical accounting work?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you completed, or are you within three months of completing, an associate's degree with a declared major in accounting or business administration?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
04
If you are within three months of completing an associate's degree with a declared major in accounting or business administration, on what date do you expect to complete your degree? Please type N/A in the text box below if this does not apply to you.
05
Have you successfully completed six or more semester credits of college coursework in accounting?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov