Accountant 1 Jobs

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to accomplish goals and tasks? Are you an organized and motivated self-starter with an analytical background skilled at using computer software to extract and analyze data with a keen eye for details identifying payment irregularities? If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers an opportunity to use your accounting skills while providing critical services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, then we invite you to apply for this Accountant 1 opportunity within the Bureau of Quality Assurance!

This position primarily performs professional accounting work related to oversight of the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Provider Reimbursement and Operations Management Information System (PROMISe) claims processing system. Oversight functions include the post-payment review of claims processed for accuracy of payment, claims processing controls and proper accounting of expenditures, and analysis and preparation of financial reports. This position identifies payment discrepancies using Audit Command Language (ACL) software and related DHS Medical Assistance regulations and bulletins to support the findings. Strong writing skills are required in this position to write audit findings and recommendations using Microsoft Word and Excel for incorporation into the cycle review report. These reviews provide a level of assurance over the accuracy of the payments made to providers, recipients, and vendors and compliance with federal and state regulations. Knowledge of applications such as ACL, DHS’ PROMISe and Client Information System (CIS), and other computer software to extract information necessary in the performance of reviews to identify payment irregularities is preferred but not necessary.

• All correspondence regarding this position will take place via email.
• Salary: All new employees with the commonwealth will start at the minimum salary & your headquarters is 555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg. You will be required to report to headquarters to pick up your equipment and attend periodic meetings at your expense.
• Alternate Work Schedule available upon completion of probationary period.
• Full-time employment.
• Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time at the Governor's discretion. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

• Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
• A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting; or
• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program.
• One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or

• 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.

• 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.

• 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].

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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.

• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• You may be disqualified.
• 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.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• 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).

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