Accounting Manager

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Harrisburg, PA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

Pennsylvania's Office of Comptroller Operations is seeking an accounting manager to lead its Human Services Grant Accounting unit. This position is integral to overseeing the extensive grant accounting and reporting necessary to fund vital public services that ensure all people in Pennsylvania can lead safe, healthy, and productive lives. The Human Services Accounting Manager will direct and manage the staff and accounting operations of the human services grant unit within the General Accounting Division of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of professional accounting principles, proven team-building skills, and effective managerial practices in planning and directing operations efficiently. The unit is responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting of a wide array of human services grants, ensuring compliance with all state and federal accounting and budgetary requirements. A thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting and reporting principles, federal grant reporting, and relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is essential. In this role, you will routinely liaise with local, state, and federal entities involved in the work of the unit, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high quality and timeliness standards in the performance of accounting services. This position offers the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself and to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people in Pennsylvania. Work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 60-minute lunch break. While this is a full-time telework position, occasional in-office days may be required. Candidates must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. All new employees with the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary, and further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Candidates are encouraged to check their email, including spam/junk folders, for updates.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the staff and accounting operations of the human services grant unit.
• Oversee the accounting and reporting of a wide array of human services grants.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal accounting and budgetary requirements.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal entities involved in the work of the unit.
• Maintain high quality and timeliness standards in accounting services.

Requirements

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth title); or
• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Minimum of 24 college credits in accounting.
• Three years or more of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Governmental GAAP and/or Grant Accounting

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Full-time telework opportunity
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Health insurance options
• Retirement savings plan