Accountant 2 (Local Government) - Lehigh County Children & Youth
Local Government
- Agency: Local Government
- Location: PA
- Type: Full-Time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-01-18
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Accountant 2 (Local Government) - Lehigh County Children & Youth
Salary
$68,037.00 Annually
Location
Lehigh County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-40594-L0312
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Lehigh Co Child Welfare Ser
Opening Date
01/16/2026
Closing Date
1/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0312
Position Number
80005631
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88212739
Bureau / Division
HS Lehigh County Child Welfare Services
Worksite Address
17 S 7th Street
City
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18101
Contact Name
Danielle Guarna
Contact Phone
610.782.3171
Contact Email
danielleguarna@lehighcounty.org
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THE POSITION
Are you an ambitious professional with a keen eye for detail? Lehigh County Children & Youth Services is on the lookout for an experienced accounting professional to join us as Accountant 2. With our Fiscal Department, you will have the opportunity to utilize and apply your professional accounting knowledge, principles, and techniques to work in the classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data. If you thrive in a teamwork environment and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The role of an Accountant 2 is largely of an independent nature with direct responsibility to the agency's Fiscal Officer. The main purpose of this position is Accounting, Budget, and Contract Preparation of the Delinquent side of Child Welfare Funding. Work involves record keeping and analysis of Child Welfare expenses accrued by the Juvenile Probation Office (JPO). Duties include reviewing and processing of invoices and maintaining and developing a financial database. Having a clear understanding of Federal and State regulations regarding allowable, reimbursable expenses and revenue funding streams is essential. You can expect to interpret regulations and determine agency protocols to ensure the maximum funding for the County. You will have the opportunity to help develop changes necessary for Juvenile Probation’s fiscal procedures as Federal and State regulations/laws are adapted and new DHS priorities are mandated.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as an Accountant I; orTwo years of professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.Four years of bookkeeping experience and 18 college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation. 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 may be giv