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Location :Wayne County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-76565-L0380
Department:Local Government
Division: HS Wayne Co Mh/Id
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 3/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0380
Position Number: 80003824
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88213464
Bureau / Division:Wayne County Behavioral & Developmental Programs, Early Intervention & Autism
Worksite Address: 323 Tenth Street
City: Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18431
Contact Name: Paula Wehrmann
Contact Phone: 570.253.4262
Contact Email: pwehrmann@waynecountypa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding, full time career where you perform detailed work involving numbers, as well as interacting with people? Wayne County Behavioral & Developmental Programs, Early Intervention & Autism office is seeking a detail-oriented professional with experience in a variety of fiscal areas. If you are interested in working in a supportive team atmosphere, apply today!
THIS FULL-TIME POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
We offer excellent benefits to full time employees including healthcare coverage, pension plan, and paid holidays. Wayne County is a family friendly agency with paid vacation time, paid sick time, as well as three paid personal days! After your initial 90 days of employment, you will also be enrolled in the County's Life Insurance Policy worth $40,000, at no charge to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fiscal Technician, you will be analyzing and interpreting accounting records and methods to input a variety of accounting transactions into the computer accounting program. You will have the opportunity to assist in the process of moving to a new general bookkeeping ledger and computer application, as well as participate in the determination of division of the cost of overhead between cost centers. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania Local Government agency in a civil service covered position as a Fiscal Assistant for one or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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What level of college education have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
04
If you claimed completion of any amount of education in the question above, how many accounting credits have you completed? If you claimed completion of no amount of education, type N/A in the text box below. If you are claiming credits, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you claim completion of any amount of education in this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess maintaining and reviewing fiscal and financial records?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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If you claimed any amount of experience in the question above, how many years of full-time work experience do you possess with primary responsibility for posting financial transactions, balancing ledgers, or maintaining accounts payable/receivable?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes documents including applications, records, documents, transactions, reports, etc., to assist in the determination of ...
Location :Wayne County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-76565-L0380
Department:Local Government
Division: HS Wayne Co Mh/Id
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 3/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0380
Position Number: 80003824
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88213464
Bureau / Division:Wayne County Behavioral & Developmental Programs, Early Intervention & Autism
Worksite Address: 323 Tenth Street
City: Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18431
Contact Name: Paula Wehrmann
Contact Phone: 570.253.4262
Contact Email: pwehrmann@waynecountypa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding, full time career where you perform detailed work involving numbers, as well as interacting with people? Wayne County Behavioral & Developmental Programs, Early Intervention & Autism office is seeking a detail-oriented professional with experience in a variety of fiscal areas. If you are interested in working in a supportive team atmosphere, apply today!
THIS FULL-TIME POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
We offer excellent benefits to full time employees including healthcare coverage, pension plan, and paid holidays. Wayne County is a family friendly agency with paid vacation time, paid sick time, as well as three paid personal days! After your initial 90 days of employment, you will also be enrolled in the County's Life Insurance Policy worth $40,000, at no charge to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fiscal Technician, you will be analyzing and interpreting accounting records and methods to input a variety of accounting transactions into the computer accounting program. You will have the opportunity to assist in the process of moving to a new general bookkeeping ledger and computer application, as well as participate in the determination of division of the cost of overhead between cost centers. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Completing payroll, including salary and fringe, processing, and allocations
- Performing monthly reconciliations as assigned
- Compiling monthly expense and revenue allocations
- Assisting with preparation of agency audits
- Maintaining departmental budget to expense spreadsheets
- Preparing agency invoices and vouchers and reviewing for mathematical accuracy and accurate reflection of contracted amounts for services reimbursed
- Coding expenses to cost centers in preparation of the weekly agency accounts payable process
- Assisting the Fiscal Officer with the completion of the quarterly and annual reports for Behavioral Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and Early Intervention
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- 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 Assistant 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.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Pike, Monroe, Susquehanna, Lackawanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- 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.
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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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.
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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
01
Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania Local Government agency in a civil service covered position as a Fiscal Assistant for one or more years full-time?
- Yes
- No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
What level of college education have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Associate's degree
- Some coursework
- None
04
If you claimed completion of any amount of education in the question above, how many accounting credits have you completed? If you claimed completion of no amount of education, type N/A in the text box below. If you are claiming credits, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you claim completion of any amount of education in this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
05
How many years of full-time experience do you possess maintaining and reviewing fiscal and financial records?
- 3 years or more
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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If you claimed any amount of experience in the question above, how many years of full-time work experience do you possess with primary responsibility for posting financial transactions, balancing ledgers, or maintaining accounts payable/receivable?
- 1 year or more
- 6 months but less than 1 year
- Less than 6 months
- None
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
- Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes documents including applications, records, documents, transactions, reports, etc., to assist in the determination of ...
