Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&Y

Delaware County Department of Human Services has an immediate opening for an Accountant 1. This role performs professional accounting work in the classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data for key programs including Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Drug & Alcohol, Early Intervention, Human Services Administration, Adult and Family Services, HealthChoices, Medical Assistance Transportation, and Children & Youth Services. Delaware County offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career advancement.

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting with the fiscal management of various Delaware County Human Services programs. Work also includes assisting fiscal personnel with revenue and expense accounts and provider identification in the computerized accounting system and Single Audit Supplement.

Responsibilities

• Audit Assistance: Help fiscal personnel prepare documents for external audits and perform internal program audits
• Contract Support: Participate in the development and monitoring of service contracts as well as the monitoring and auditing of contracted providers
• Expense Reviews: Assist with the reconciliation and monitoring of expenses, revenues, and accounts receivables, as well as the review of employee expenditure requests, vendor and provider invoices submitted for payment
• Report Preparation: Help fiscal personnel prepare reports for submission to multiple funding sources and prepare the Schedule of Existing Federal Awards
• Fiscal Compliance: Ensure all work performed and reviewed complies with contractual agreements, county procedures, and regulatory requirements

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: Not available for this position

Requirements

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • One year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; or
  • One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or
  • Five years of bookkeeping experience and 15 college credits in accounting
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services 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