Fiscal Technician (Local Government) - Elk County C&Y

About the role

Would you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced career in which you can utilize your accounting and budgetary experience to assist a vital agency of local government? If so, Elk County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is eager to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to join our team. Showcase your talents while supporting an agency which strives to provide for the protection of children and aims to support and strengthen families in a culturally sensitive manner. Do not miss out on this rewarding career offering various opportunities for professional growth, apply today!

The Fiscal Technician plays an essential role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, contract review, and the maintenance of all accounting records that support agency operations. This position also collaborates with internal and external partners to support budget development, invoice processing, and audit activities. As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Contract Review: Examine contracts and maintain thorough and accurate accounting records
• Invoice Processing: Submit invoices for county, state, and federal reimbursement
• Audit Participation: Review county audits and participate in the auditing process
• Budget Development: Contribute to the preparation and development of county and state budgets
• Collaborative Support: Coordinate with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, provider services, courts, and other involved entities

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the 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.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. 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.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

Additional information

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• 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.