Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 1

Are you interested in an opportunity where you can combine your professional accounting skills with new experiences and diverse environments while traveling throughout the Commonwealth? The Department of Banking & Securities (DoBS) is excited to welcome a diligent Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 1 to serve as an assistant examiner and participate in the examination of financial depository institutions all across Pennsylvania. Join us as we strive to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations and promote sound management practices. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we want you on our team!

As a Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 1, you will perform a variety of assignments and participate in training programs designed to further competency and develop skills in the application of examining techniques. This position affords the unique opportunity to travel both in and out of the state in order to assist in the completion of examinations of financial institutions and conduct independent examinations of departments within financial institutions. We value and encourage professional growth and development, therefore you will participate in a variety of formal and on-the-job training assignments, attend basic examining or training seminars, and have the opportunity to study training materials to further develop the skills necessary to examine records, operations, and procedures of financial institutions. Work includes analyzing records of financial institutions to determine compliance; reconciling undivided profits, loss reserves, and capital accounts; as well as reconciling total balances of all savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit, time open accounts, and all loan accounts to the general ledger. Additional responsibilities include:

• Reviewing cash items, overdrafts, correspondent due from accounts, and other miscellaneous assets to determine amount of loss
• Reviewing bank premises, furniture and fixtures accounts, other real estate and real estate sales contracts, and classifying as deemed appropriate
• Reviewing written policies, reports, and open loan accounts
• Analyzing operations of the institution for sound accounting, general operational procedures, and internal controls
• Balancing trust subsidiary accounts to trust control figures

You may be asking yourself, why should I work at DoBS? The answer is simple, we place a high value on employee satisfaction and development to ensure a vibrant, motivated workforce. We also offer:

• Stable and supportive work environment
• Networking opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Professional development

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, home headquartered employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position requires out of state training annually during the first 4-5 years.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, economics or information technology including or supplemented by nine credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes nine college credits in accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• 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.

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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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:

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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.