Fiscal Technician - Johnstown, United States - State of Pennsylvania

Description

THE POSITION

NOTE:
THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS L0380.

IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 22, 2024, TO MAY 5, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Would you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced career working with the application of bookkeeping principles and practices? If so, Cambria County Children & Youth Services is seeking a skilled and ambitious Fiscal Technician to join the team We are looking for someone who possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles, exhibits exceptional organizational skills, and has the ability to work independently.

Apply today for this rewarding opportunity


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform advanced bookkeeping duties in recording, reviewing, processing, and controlling financial records and documents.

This work involves examining a variety of financial records and documents for propriety, quality, and conformance to established accounting procedures and maintenance of difficult bookkeeping systems.

You will be responsible for auditing a variety of fiscal documents, producing expenditure and revenue reports, inputting domestic relations and social security payments, paying bills, and maintaining all vehicle logs.

Duties will largely require the use and navigation of the QuickBooks system.

You will provide fiscal knowledge and support as necessary to efficiently and effectively meet the fiscal goals of the department and clients.

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.
• 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 as a Fiscal Assistant; or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-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.


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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a Fiscal Assistant for one or more years full-time?

• 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 experience must also 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

What level of college education have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was 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 visit and click on Other Information.

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• Some coursework
• No

ne

04

If you claimed college education in the question above, how many accounting credits have you completed? If you did not claim college education, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time experience do you possess maintaining and reviewing fiscal and financial records?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No

ne

06

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 experience must also 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.

07

If you claimed any amount of experience in the question above, how many years of full-time work experience do you possess with primary responsibility for posting financial transactions, balancing ledgers, or maintaining accounts payable/receivable?

• 1 year or more
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• No

ne

08

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 experience must also 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.

09

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored.

They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position.

Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.

You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.

The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.

In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

10

WORK BEHAVIOR - ANALYZING INFORMATION

Reviews and analyzes documents including applications, records, documents, transactions, reports, etc., to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact on accounts, and communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections to accounts.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing and analyzing documents to determine their accuracy or impact on the client. I was responsible for communicating my findings and making any necessary adjustments or corrections.
• B. I have experience reviewing and analyzing documents to determine their accuracy or impact on the client. I was responsible for communicating my findings to someone else who made any necessary adjustments or corrections.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or analytics.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience analyzing information in documents including the type of information and documents you analyzed.
• Your level of responsibility for recommending or making corrections or adjustments to documents.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR - CUSTOMER SERVICE

Gathers data and verifies the accuracy of information and responds to requests for information on rules, regulations, procedures, and accounts, and prepares reports as requested.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for diffusing adversarial situations and dealing with difficult personalities.
• B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. When dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities, I escalated these concerns to another person.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or customer service.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience providing customer service.
• Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR - COMPLIANCE

Consolidates and summarizes financial data using computerized or manual accounting systems. Analyzes financial records such as accounting books, ledgers, payroll, and financial records in order to determine compliance. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, reports, and tax returns. Develops and implements procedures based on risk.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing financial records in order to determine compliance and identify areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of such records. I was responsible for developing and implementing audit or internal control procedures based on risk.
• B. I have experience analyzing financial records in order to determine compliance and identify areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of such records. Someone else was responsible for developing and implementing audit or control procedures based on risk.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, economics, finance, international business, management information systems, qualitative business analysis, or business calculus.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to analyzing financial records.
• Your experience developing and auditing internal control procedures.
• Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

19

WORK BEHAVIOR - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Communicates verbally and in writing to explain laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience receiving customer inquiries. I was responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice as necessary.
• B. I have experience receiving customer inquiries and referring customers to the appropriate location for assistance. I was responsible for answering general questions but referred customers to someone else for responses to technical questions.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, counseling, or interviewing.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

20

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience answering customer inquiries, providing technical advice, or referring customers to an appropriate answer source.
• The actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance.
• Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

21

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

22

WORK BEHAVIOR - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written and financial reports that include data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, and expenditures. Designs, produces, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various customers and business partners.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. I was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.
• B. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. Someone else was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

23

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience preparing written or financial documents.
• Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

24

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

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