Fiscal Management Specialist 1, PUC

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you interested in a career working with a financial team that is organized and driven? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is an energetic agency looking for a motivated individual, who excels in customer service, to maintain our accounts receivable and monitor finances. Apply today to become part of the PUC fiscal team!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Fiscal Management Specialist 1 (FMS1) will perform a variety of job duties related to accounting and financial analysis, including, but not limited to:

• Posting revenue to SAP and preparing check payments for deposit
• Creating adjustment entries for misapplied revenue
• Maintaining customer accounts in SAP and the assessment database
• Possessing a Commonwealth-issued purchasing card
• Reviewing invoices to ensure they have proper approval and the purchase is within the Commonwealth's Purchasing Card Policy
• Processing non-purchase order (non-PO) invoices in the SAP finance module
• Preparing monthly travel and training reports
• Assisting utilities with their annual assessment report filing
• Collecting assessment revenue reports and uploading them to the appropriate utility account
• Assisting with the annual assessment billing
• Referring outstanding balances for collection

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purpos