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Budget Analyst 2, Auditor General

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Budget Analyst 2, Auditor General

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-29834

Department

Department of the Auditor General

Division

AU Off Bdgt Fin Mgmt

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

7/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

A5021

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

W3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00922020

Bureau / Division

Office of Budget and Financial Management

Worksite Address

Finance Building, Room 320

Worksite Address

613 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Courtney Brodbeck

Contact Phone

717.787.3192

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a highly motivated individual, interested in a rewarding career? If so, consider joining the Department of the Auditor General in the Office of Budget and Financial Management as a Budget Analyst 2. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to make Pennsylvania stronger!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Budget Analyst 2, you will analyze and examine budgetary control accounts and invoices for the Department of the Auditor General in accordance with established policies. Work involves tasks related to accounts payable, GAAP/ACFR, and the Municipal Pension and Fire Relief Program.

Accounts Payable

+ Process Auditor General invoices (purchase order related, manual direct charge, interagency, and MOU’s)

+ Maintain files, invoices, and related documentation related to invoicing

+ Monitor outstanding checks, run reports from Treasury, and resolve outstanding checks with vendors and/or payee

+ Request copies of checks from Treasury to resolve payments confirmation with vendors

+ Resolve returned checks, incorrect payee, ACH fails, and bank account issues

+ Use SAP to process invoices, review spreadsheets, and monitor PO’s, vendor request, vendor questions regarding payment, dates paid, and whether check or ACH

+ Analyze invoices to ensure payments are processed accurately

+ Monitor changes to contracts or revised purchase orders

+ Maintain Comptroller email box and prepare emails to municipalities

+ Prepare letters and emails for municipalities for notification

GAAP/ACFR

+ Prepare necessary reports

+ Analyze variances

+ Complete checklists

Municipal Pension and Fire Relief Program

+ Review and analyze AG385 forms - send back forms for questions related to data submitted

+ Process checks, refunds, audit findings related to Municipal Pensions

+ Prepare payments for audit findings and underpayments - process as on demand file

+ Test Munstats and MPARSs upgrades and changes

+ Resolve IDOCs and ACH fails

+ Assist with Volunteer Fire Relief Allocation processes

+ Assist with Municipal Pension State Aid allocation processes

+ Correspond to questions or concerns with municipalities, either by email or phone

+ Maintain holds spreadsheet, running balance of holds, outstanding holds, and reconcile with MPARS

+ Email, call, or send paper mail to municipality with questions regarding data submitted

+ Correspond with audit bureaus regarding holds, payment information, audit findings, and order to show causes

+ Correspond with Legal and maintain spreadsheet for Order to Show Cause documentation

+ Maintain documentation for order to show cause municipalities

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: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year of experience as a Budget Analyst 1;or

+ Two years of experience in financial administration work; hands on working knowledge of SAP, and a bachelor’s degree;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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 Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination 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. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

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 have one year of experience as a Budget Analyst 1?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of full-time experience in financial administration work do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

Do you have hands on working knowledge of SAP?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a bachelors degree?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered no to the question above, will you receive a degree within 3-6 months of this application?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Did you attach a copy of your resume and college transcript?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov