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Fiscal Examiner I

Salary

$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-26331

Department

Treasury

Division

Treasury

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

5/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

T099973

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Treasury

Pay Group

TREAS

Bureau / Division Code

330

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Fiscal Review

Worksite Address

613 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Katie Beers

Contact Phone

717.787.5979

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a hard-working, detail-oriented individual ready to make an impact in the world of government payments? The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is seeking a dedicated Fiscal Examiner I to join our Bureau of Fiscal Review. As a Fiscal Examiner I, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely disbursements of Commonwealth funds, impacting the health, safety, and security of Pennsylvania citizens and visitors. Start the next chapter in your career and apply today!

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 Examiner I, you will focus primarily on auditing expenditure transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures and ensure critical pay dates are met. You will be required to follow and complete an audit checklist to determine legality and correctness, analyze supporting documentation and note pertinent or significant information in corresponding databases. In this position, you will be responsible for determining the processing order of your assigned items based on due date, age, and if additional reviews are required. At times, it will be necessary for you to correspond with auditee resource accounts when additional information is required to complete the audit.

Take your fiscal career up a notch with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: This position is eligible to work from home (telework) 5 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. If you are unable to telework, you will report daily to your headquarters location. The location where you perform your telework must be located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

+ 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 of Accounting;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ 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 willing and able to pre-audit accounts payable and general ledger transactions for all Commonwealth agencies, their programs and operations.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Experience prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines effectively and in assigned time frames

+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

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

02

How many years of full-time bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience do you possess?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 to less than 3 years

+ 1 to less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

If you are claiming experience, please identify the employers where you gained this experience. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

04

What level of college education have you completed 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.

+ Bachelor's degree or higher

+ Associate's degree

+ Some coursework

+ None

05

Are you willing and able to pre-audit accounts payable and general ledger transactions for all Commonwealth agencies, their programs and operations?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have experience prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines effectively and in assigned time frames?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you are claiming experience, please identify the employers where you gained this experience. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

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

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov