Accounting Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and professionally develop a unit of accountants? If so, take the next step in your career with the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM)! As the Accounting Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a group of accountants towards delivering exceptional work outcomes with month end and year-end closing of SAP, maintenance of master data, and preparation of various financial reports. Apply today to become an essential part of our team!

This position oversees key accounting operations that help the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management maintain accurate statewide financial records and guide agencies in meeting professional accounting standards. The role directs staff, supports major reporting requirements, and ensures compliance with established laws and procedures. As an Accounting Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Unit Leadership: Direct staff operations, guide workflow, and support employee development within the Financial and Budgetary Accounting (FABA) unit
• Accounting Compliance: Develop and maintain policies that reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards and ensure consistent statewide financial practices
• Financial Oversight: Supervise reconciliations, year-end closing activities, and preparation of reports for statewide financial statements
• Data and Reporting: Coordinate production of accounting statements, master data creation, and information needed for statewide audits
• Process Improvement: Review procedures, recommend changes, and participate in committees focused on strengthening financial management
• Technical Guidance: Provide detailed accounting support to agencies and deliver training on complex reporting requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $78,925.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a minimum of 24 college credits in Accounting.
• You must have three years or more of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience supervising, leading, and developing staff to accomplish the goals of a unit/division

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. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.