Accountant 1 (General Accounting and Defined Contribution Plans Division)

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Accountant 1 (General Accounting and Defined Contribution Plans Division)

Salary

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56189-03020

Department

State Employees' Retirement System

Division

SR Gen Acctg Dfnd Cntrbtn Plns

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03020

Position Number

00060942

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00704010

Bureau / Division

General Accounting and Defined Contribution Plans Division

Worksite Address

30 North 3rd Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

DJ Korlewitz

Contact Phone

717.237.0395

Contact Email

DKorlewitz@pa.gov

Description

Benefits

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THE POSITION
Are you a self-motivated accountant who is organized, takes pride in your work, and can manage deadlines and multiple priorities?  Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, and do you appreciate collaborating and making meaningful contributions to your team?  If so, then you have come to the right place!  The Office of Financial Management of the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) invites you to apply today to join our defined benefit plan team in the General Accounting and Defined Contribution Plans Division (GADCP).
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The individual in this position plays a key role in the GADCP of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) at SERS. The position is a member of a small team that focuses on performing general accounting duties for the Defined Benefit Plan. The position assists with the processing of routine transactions such as processing employer/member contribution payments and cash activity for the plan. Key responsibilities as an Accountant 1 include:Ledger Transactions: Record, classify, and post transactions to the general ledgerContribution Processing: Handle checks and electronic payments received from SERS employersCash Movement: Perform daily cash movement tasks to ensure agreement with PA Treasury recordsJournal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial reportingAccount Reconciliation: Complete reconciliations as part of monthly and annual financial statement preparationData Compilation: Compile financial information for reports, surveys, and information requestsInterested in learning more? Additional details can be found in the position description.About SERS: Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation's oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of more than 246,000 employees and retirees for 96 public sector employers. In 2025, SERS paid more than $4.0 billion in benefits and managed nearly $50 billion in assets. Additional 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, embra