Financial Programs Trainee

The Department of Education is looking to hire a Financial Programs Trainee in Dauphin County. This role involves training to conduct professional tasks related to the review, classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data for organizations involved in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). The trainee will learn to analyze financial documents according to established accounting principles, ensuring the proper use and accountability of federal and state funds allocated to food service accounts, while also verifying compliance with regulations governing financial management, internal controls, and resource management for the CNPs. Seize this opportunity to advance your career by applying today!

The Financial Programs Trainee will be trained to contribute to the efficient operation of the Resource Management Section by learning to perform the following duties:

• Evaluate a School Food Authorities (SFAs) Nonprofit School Food Service Account (NSFSA) to determine the SFAs nonprofit status and compliance with the net cash resource limitation.
• The trainee will learn to pull the AFR Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position
• The AFR's Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position and Statement of Net Position will be used by the trainee to compare the information on the Child Nutrition Financial Report (CNFR) to ensure the SFA is reporting all food service revenues and expenses.
• If the sponsor has excess net cash resources, they will need to provide a corrective action plan to explain how the SFA intends to reduce its excess net cash resources.
• The trainee will learn to review the CNFR and corrective action plan (if applicable) to determine if the CNFR can be approved, or if it needs to be corrected by the sponsor.

• Communicate with CNP sponsors to obtain documentation to complete fiscal assessment of program operations.
• Track receipt of documentation necessary to complete the fiscal assessment, Conduct assessment of sponsor documentation for correctness, Analyze and evaluate documentation for overall financial health of CNP and compliance with reporting and use of revenues and expenditures for accuracy and allowability.
• Document assessment of review of financial records by completing appropriate section of the Administrative Review.
• Write technical assistance and corrective action in accordance with procedures and in consultation with supervisor/trainer.
• Communicate with sponsor if the documentation review results in the need for a comprehensive review. Documents the need for a comprehensive review, which will be completed by a trainer or supervisor.
• Assist with researching and developing training materials and help to keep training materials up to date and in alignment with federal and state regulations and guidance.
• Provide or assist with training and technical assistance by phone, email, webinars or in person.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Staff is required to report to the worksite every Thursday, but this is subject to change depending on work requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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:

• Four years of experience in bookkeeping work which included twelve (12) credits in accounting; or
• A Bachelor's Degree including twelve (12) credits in accounting; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes twelve (12) credits in accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three (3) months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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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.

• 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.