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Accountant 2

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56006-03030

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Div Fin Plcy Op

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03030

Position Number

00130918

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00211771

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Financial Operations / Division of Financial Policy and Operations

Worksite Address

Harrisburg Uptown Building

Worksite Address

2525 North 7th Street, Suite 171

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Iris Torres-Jimenez

Contact Phone

717.787.0869

Contact Email

itorres-ji@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you ready to apply your analytical skills and financial abilities as an Accountant 2 with the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to support major programs by reviewing financial data and helping ensure accuracy in payments to counties. You will work with many offices and partners while gaining valuable experience in state financial operations. Join a team that values precision, teamwork, and service to communities across the Commonwealth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the financial administration of grants and program payments by analyzing reports, managing allocations, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This role helps maintain accuracy, accountability, and consistency across multiple statewide programs. As an Accountant 2, you will perform the following duties:Financial Analysis: Review expenditure reports, evaluate allocations, and examine regulations to determine financial impactsPayment Processing: Compute payment amounts, post entries in SAP software, and resolve issues related to grant paymentsReport Development: Create financial reporting forms, instructions, and account structures to support program needsQuality Assurance: Perform checks for completeness, accuracy, and consistency across county financial submissionsData Management: Assemble fiscal and statistical data to prepare reports, maintain databases, and support informational requestsTechnical Assistance: Provide guidance to department, county, and provider officials on financial regulations and proceduresInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. During your first week, you will report to the office in person at least four days for training, followed by two in-office days per week. 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 inte