Commonwealth of PA Looking for Accountant 3 at Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Full Time

Are you passionate about critical thinking, analyzing, and interpreting data? Do you enjoy the challenges associated with automating complex processes? Does using new software applications and sharing knowledge with others excite you? The Bureau of Quality Assurance is seeking an innovative leader to work in the Performance Measurement (PM) unit. If you are interested in becoming a valued, dependable, and credible team member in Comptroller Operations, you are encouraged to apply to this position.

This position is responsible for highly complex analysis of agency and Comptroller Operations programs, requiring intensive and extensive review, as well as utilization and integration of data from a variety of sources such as SAP, Analytics for Office, or other 3rd party systems.

Analyzes business processes and develops effective metrics used to evaluate performance. Oversees the implementation of new tracking systems to gather relevant performance management data. A primary goal is to improve the visibility of data and provide actionable results. Accountable for the gathering of documentation to support critical success factors and key dependencies of the performance metrics.

Works with business users/owners to identify process deficiencies to streamline or mitigate risks. Conducts review and analysis to identify potential corrective action and process improvement efforts and initiatives. Monitors the development and implementation of improved business processes and system changes.

Develops project plans, scope, and schedule for assigned activities.

Acts as project manager, communicating project status on a regular basis with customers and stakeholders. Displays effective communication in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed during assigned project’s effort.

Utilizes information technologies and systems to automate continuous transaction monitoring. Tools used to accomplish analysis include statistical and financial modeling software tools to conduct detailed data analysis, i.e., ACL, Microsoft Access database development, advanced Microsoft Excel, and Power BI (Using lookups, creating macros, and troubleshooting processes).

Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, and other related material.

Organizes activities to ensure that assigned tasks are achieved in an efficient and effective manner.

• Full-time employment.
• Work Hours will range from 7:30am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours/week – candidate may decide schedule).
• You will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. 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.

Qualifications:

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  Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Accountant 2; OR three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting. Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation. A Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.
• Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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)

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.