Accountant 2 - Upper Darby, United States - State of Pennsylvania

Description

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career working with fiscal budgeting, invoices, and tracking of expenses? If so, the Delaware County Department of Human Services has a perfect opportunity for you as an Accountant 2.

Our teamwork approach to working with various county and state departments are top notch. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and many opportunities for career advancement. Apply today and start your career off on the right foot


DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Health Choices Accountant 2, you will be responsible for fiscal oversight and management of the HealthChoices program.

Health Choices is a state program that provides medical assistance to eligible persons, behavioral health services through a full risk, prepaid capitated mandated managed care program.

General responsibilities include planning and administering the budget; accounting for program transactions; monitoring revenue and expenditures; preparing and distributing internal and external financial reports; maintaining contract with the state, county, and provider personnel as required; and providing a financial support function to the program office.

Bring your talent and ambition to our department and make your career aspirations a reality


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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 an Accountant I; or
• Two years of professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and 18 college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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

Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional accounting experience?

• 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

Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree? 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 visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed 15 or more college level credits 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 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 visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess four or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience?

• Yes
• No

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

Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your CPA license number in the box below. If you answered no, please type N/A in the 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 question 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 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 financial documents including payment records, revenue transactions, or reports to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact.

Communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content.
• B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic.
• 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.
• The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.
• Your level of responsibility.

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 - REVIEWING AND MAINTAINING PROCESS PROCEDURES

Provides a uniform and auditable system of accounting and financial controls to ensure accountability of funds. Monitors agency compliance with established accounting standards. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of revenue channels, banking, and reporting. Conducts researched assessment of process procedures and makes recommendations for revisions related to both hardware and software.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.
• B. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. Someone else was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business law.
• 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.
• The actual duties you performed related to developing and implementing procedures and monitoring compliance.
• Your 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 - ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

Applies relevant accounting principles and practices to a variety of intermediate level transactions, such as revenues, bank transfers, and accounts receivable in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.

Performs any necessary adjustments, reclassification, and corrections within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to correct or close accounts. Processes revenue in all payment card environments, ACH, EFT, e-checks and other electronic payment methods added for customer convenience. Prepares and posts adjustment transactions to correct or close accounts.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.
• B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting.
• 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 accounting transactions.
• Your 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 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

Prepares written and financial reports pertaining to revenue. Designs, creates, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various internal stakeholders, business partners, and customers.

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 document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
• B. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
• 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.

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.
• The actual duties you performed related to preparing written or financial documents.
• Your 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 - MONITORING

Monitors entities (service channels, specialized programs, business partners) to ensure that submitted reports and other required information is accurate, reliable, and follows regulations.

Assess all revenues are received timely based on business practices, agreements, or contracts. Cites deficiencies and makes recommendations for resolution.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring entities to ensure that submitted information is accurate, reliable, and follows financial, program, or other regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies and making recommendations for resolution.
• B. I have experience monitoring entities to ensure that submitted information is accurate, reliable, and follows financial, program, or other regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies; however, someone else was responsible for making recommendations for resolution.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing.
• 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.
• The actual duties you performed related to monitoring entities, citing deficiencies, or making recommendations.
• Your 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

25

WORK BEHAVIOR - RESEARCHING AND DOCUMENTING

Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to process roles and procedures. Researches files and coordinates information from other personnel or sources to prepare for special projects and reports as needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.
• B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

26

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 researching and documenting.
• Your level of responsibility.

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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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WORK BEHAVIOR - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Communicates verbally and in writing with stakeholders, business organizations, and citizens to explain applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, and procedures.

Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities. Advises project develop teams on fee accounting component and identifies testing requirements thereof.

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 answering general questions and providing technical advice as necessary.
• B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

29

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 providing technical advice and answering questions.
• Your level of responsibility.

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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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