Accountant 3
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About the Role
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Accountant 3 for the Department of Human Services to lead cost reporting for state mental hospitals and youth facilities. The role involves financial analysis, federal compliance, and training.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the cost reporting process for state mental hospitals and youth facilities while ensuring compliance with federal rules and departmental procedures
- Review cost reports and financial documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Interpret Medicare rules and guide facilities on proper accounting procedures
- Analyze audit adjustments, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions
- Consult with facility accountants and managers to resolve reporting questions
- Train staff on cost reporting requirements and use of reporting systems
- Compile and verify data submissions required for state and federal reporting
Requirements
- One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth job title 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
- Must meet PA residency requirement
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
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THE POSITION
- As an Accountant 3 for the Department of Human Services, you will take the lead in reviewing financial data that supports major state programs.
- You will help guide facility staff, analyze complex cost information, and strengthen oversight of federal reporting.
- This position offers opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to meaningful public work.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
- This position manages the cost reporting process for state mental hospitals and youth facilities while ensuring compliance with federal rules and departmental procedures.
- Cost Report Oversight: Review cost reports and financial documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Federal Compliance: Interpret Medicare rules and guide facilities on proper accounting procedures
- Financial Analysis: Analyze audit adjustments, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions
- Facility Support: Consult with facility accountants and managers to resolve reporting questions
- Training Delivery: Train staff on cost reporting requirements and use of reporting systems
- Data Review: Compile and verify data submissions required for state and federal reporting
Work Schedule and Additional Information
- Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part time up to 3 days per week. You will be required to report to the office in person at least 2 days per week.
- In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non negotiable.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 be substituted for college graduation. A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
- 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, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
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