Accountant 3, Section chief of Deduction Accounting

About

Are you a dedicated and passionate accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment? If you are a proactive and motivated individual with a talent for analysis and a strong focus on detail, we encourage you to submit your application today for the Accountant 3, Section chief of Deduction Accounting position with the Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations. This role provides an enriching career path that allows you to leverage your accounting skills to the fullest.

Description of Work

• Oversee the accounting, reporting, and payment processes.
• Manage payroll deductions, benefits, settlements, and deceased payments for various agencies.
• Accurately distribute funds exceeding $5.6 billion annually.
• Ensure compliance of payroll taxes for Federal, State and Local authorities.
• File returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Reconcile W-2c's and W-3c's.
• Handle correspondence and distribution of applicable form 1099's.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home full-time with occasional in-office days when work dictates; must have secure high-speed internet and work from approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Option to report to headquarters office in Harrisburg if unable to telework.
• Salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

• One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal Government job title); 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; or
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may substitute for college graduation.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field may substitute for one year of general work experience.
• Must meet PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Application Instructions

• Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed; eligibility must be supported on the application.
• Attach college transcripts if claiming education credits.
• Submit application by closing date; late applications not accepted.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect applicant's own experience and qualifications.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Examination Information

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam.
• No additional test center exam required.
• Score based on application information.
• Score valid for this posting only.
• Provide complete and accurate information to avoid disqualification.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans including health, vision, dental insurance, and wellness programs.
• Competitive wages and multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, military leave, paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and charitable giving.
• Employee-only discounts and rates on various services and memberships.

Eligibility rules apply.