State Accountant III

Recruitment began on July 27, 2026 and expires on August 27, 2026. Telework eligible. Application deadline: August 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

About the role

This position will participate in all testing efforts of the financial ERP System including PeopleSoft Tools and Images updates, Disaster Recovery, Operating System upgrades, Report Repository upgrades, and Quality Center version updates. The individual will also assist working with State organizations in developing test plans related to interface files between their legacy systems and First State Financials. The individual requires both system and functional accounting expertise and must understand the financial ERP system structure and relational database features when conducting testing. Experience in executing tests in a financial accounting system is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.
• Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.
• Makes determinations, defines solutions, and takes appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.
• Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.
• Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.
• Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.
• Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in analyzing financial data to provide guidance and consultation to customers, managers, or others.
• Two years’ experience in compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• One year of experience in ensuring compliance with accounting or payroll laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• One year of experience in making recommendations for changes or improvements to financial processes, procedures, forms, or automated information systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

Benefits

At the State of Delaware, we invest in our people and support them in and outside of the office. Our employees enjoy a total compensation package that far exceeds the value of their base salary. We offer comprehensive benefit plans that will give you peace of mind and security.

• Health and Well Being: Health Benefits, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Just In Case: Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance
• Your Future: Retirement Benefits, Deferred Compensation
• Professional Growth: Training and Development Programs
• Work Life Balance: Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Alternative Work Schedules
• More Benefits: Flexible Spending, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Pay

Yearly salary: $57,975.00 minimum.

Schedule

Full-time, regular employment term. This position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.