County Fiscal Officer 2 (Local Government) Monroe County C&Y

Are you a highly motivated, organized, strong communicator, and creative problem solver seeking a position in financial accounting? Monroe County Office of Children & Youth is actively seeking a County Fiscal Officer 2 to lead our team of professionals. The incumbent will be responsible for approximately a 2-million-dollar budget and supervision of a fiscal unit. This position offers a great opportunity for professional growth. Bring your ambition and dedication to our team!

As the County Fiscal Officer 2, you will supervise and train the staff of the Fiscal Unit, monitoring the

effective and efficient posting and filing of all fiscal ledgers, journals, records, and reports in compliance with acceptable accounting principles. Responsibilities include assembling the agency budget and monitoring both the fiscal year (state) and calendar year (county) budgets. You will have the opportunity to establish and maintain effective budget control mechanisms and provide upper management the information necessary to prevent budget deficits and revenue shortfalls.

Other duties to include:

• Preparing monthly closings and reconciliations
• Establishing and executing an effective fiscal management plan for contracted services
• Periodically analyzing and updating the agency fiscal matters that impact the Children and Youth program

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 1; or
• Four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• Two years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

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 Requirement:

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

• 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.