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Section Chief of Deduction Accounting (Accountant 3) THE POSITION Are you a dedicated and passionate accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment? If you are a proactive and motivated individual with a talent for analysis and a strong focus on detail, we encourage you to submit your application today for the Accountant 3 position with the Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations. This role provides an enriching career path that allows you to leverage your accounting skills to the fullest. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will oversee the accounting, reporting, and payment processes. Your responsibilities will include managing payroll deductions, benefits, settlements, and deceased payments for various agencies. Additionally, you will be responsible for the accurate distribution of funds exceeding $5.6 billion annually. Moreover, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance of payroll taxes for Federal, State and Local authorities, including filing returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, reconciling W-2c's and W-3c's, as well as correspondence and distribution of any applicable form 1099's. 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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. This position is eligible for alternate work schedule upon completion of probationary period. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time at the Governor's discretion. 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. 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.
Position:	Section Chief of Deduction Accounting (Accountant 3)
Organization:	Office of the Budget
Location:	Harrisburg, PA United States
Salary:	66250-100636
Posting Start Date:	4/22/2025
Date Posted:	4/22/2025
Requirements	REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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. 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. 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. 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. Section Chief of Deduction Accounting (Accountant 3) \| Job Details tab \| Career Pages
Status:	This listing expires on: 5/22/2025

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