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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Accountant 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4387019 THE POSITION Do you have accounting experience or training? Do you also have a keen eye for detail, possess superior organizational and multi-tasking skills, and enjoy data analysis and problem-solving? If you answered "yes," we encourage you to apply for this Accountant 1 opportunity with the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)! SERS requires team members who are passionate about our mission to help members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement. We invite you to apply for this opportunity to maximize your skills and experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that impacts our members' lives each day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This Accountant 1 position performs investment operations and accounting functions on the Investment Operations team within the Investment Control Division (ICD). If selected, you will be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and classifying all cash movement for Private and Public Market investments on a daily basis. This includes analyzing reports, researching unique transactions, and communicating with internal and external parties to resolve discrepancies or issues. You also will be responsible for preparing a number of investment-related journal entries and reconciliations relating to cash flows, stock distributions, investment income, and investment expenses on a monthly basis. This position also prepares the instructions related to wire payments and performs other ad hoc projects.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
About SERS: SERS is celebrating our 100th year anniversary! Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation's oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of nearly 240,000 employees and retirees for 101 public sector employers. In 2022, SERS paid about $3.9 billion in benefits and managed $33.7 billion in assets. A wealth of information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov.
Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement. We achieve this through focusing on our mission, acting ethically and with integrity, empowering our members, embracing innovation, fostering life work balance, modeling an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing and developing team members, collaborating, and finding joy in our work.
SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and values diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
A work schedule beginning and ending between 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., inclusive, with a half-hour or one-hour unpaid meal period will be considered, dependent on operational requirements. The requested work schedule may not end prior to 4:00 p.m. 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional on-site visits as needed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to work on-site.
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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; or
One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college redits in accounting; or
A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.