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Reference #: 4398263 THE POSITION Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced accounts payable environment? If you want to put those skills to use in a team-oriented environment focused on accuracy and productivity, Comptroller Operations wants to talk to you! The Office of the Budget is actively seeking an Accounting Assistant. If you are looking for the start of a successful career, this is a great entry-level position.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a highly technical position requiring a working knowledge of accounting principles and the workflow of invoices through the system to render payment most efficiently to Commonwealth vendors or grantees. Under general direction from a Financial Transaction Analyst 2, an Invoice Processor performs a review of purchasing orders-based and/or non-purchasing orders-based invoices. The incumbent ensures compliance with all rules and regulations as prescribed by the Governor, Executive Board, Office of Budget and Administration, Secretary of General Services, and the Legislature.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week. Work Hours will range from 7:30am - 5:00pm - (candidate may decide schedule) 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. In order to telework, 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. Salary:The starting salary is 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.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Your application must include a cover letter and resume. 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 . 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.
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