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Fiscal Assistant

Salary

$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-26054

Department

Treasury

Division

Treasury

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

5/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

T099973

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

TREAS

Pay Group

TREAS

Bureau / Division Code

410

Bureau / Division

Board of Finance & Revenue Motor Fund

Worksite Address

1101 South Front Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17104

Contact Name

Katie Beers

Contact Phone

717.787.5979

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

If you have a keen eye for detail and value integrity, accountability, and service, consider joining the Pennsylvania Treasury Department as a Fiscal Assistant at the Board of Finance and Revenue. Your role will help ensure smooth funding flows and support our mission to return liquid fuel tax refunds. Join us in making a difference and be part of a team that values your skills. Apply now and start your rewarding journey with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department!

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Assistant at the Board of Finance and Revenue, your primary responsibility will be to audit and verify the correctness of claims in compliance with laws and regulations for the refund of liquid fuels tax paid by farmers, volunteer fire companies, political subdivisions, and non-public schools. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the division by performing the following duties:

+ Review claim documentation and enter claim information into the liquid fuels database.

+ Request additional information from claimants when discrepancies arise and update claimant information in the database.

+ Verify documentation submitted to ensure the tax was paid and fuel was purchased in Pennsylvania during the filing period.

+ Maintain logs and perform related clerical duties such as answering calls and managing documents.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days a week. Management may discontinue the telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. 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

+ 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

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must have experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work.

+ You must have an associates degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting.

+ You must have experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, web-based utilities or the ability to learn relevant software to perform job duties.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments.

+ Three or more years of customer service experience.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

+ Your application must include aresume.

+ 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 [email protected].

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, six 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 have at least two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience, please identify the applications which you have working knowledge. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you have an associate degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, web-based utilities or the ability to learn relevant software to perform job duties?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you are claiming experience, please identify the applications which you have working knowledge. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

Do you possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments?

+ Yes

+ No

07

How much customer service experience do you possess?

+ 3 years or more

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience and describe the customer service experience you are claiming. If you did not claim experience, list N/A in the space below.

09

Did you attach your resume to the application? A resume is required for this posting.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov