Accountant 1

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a professional Accountant 1 in the Cash Management and Sales Audit Division who is able to work independently and learn new systems. Join an agency dedicated to selling wine and spirits as a retailer and wholesaler, regulate Pennsylvania's alcohol industry, promote alcohol education and social responsibility, and maximize financial returns for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. If you are detail oriented, organized, and have experience with performing reconciliations, apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role you will serve as the Supervisor of the Cash Receipts Unit with responsibility for supervising the recording of the Fine Wine & Good Spirits 600+ stores, 13 Licensee Sales Centers (LSC's), and the ECommerce location daily receipts; and assisting in the reconciliation of several tender types. This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination of courier and banking services supporting the PLCB's operations. Additional duties include:

• Assisting with the research of store errors for post voids, receipt issues, and credit card transaction funding to determine proper resolution including the preparation of incident tickets to the Sales Audit team
• Monitoring requests for changes in Store Operation Funds
• Providing instruction to stores in conjunction with management to satisfy store operating needs
• As part of supervisory activities, monitoring Non-Sufficient Funds returns and invoice creation
• Tracking aging of invoices for follow-up or escalation to Management for collection activities
  

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• This position requires travel as needed.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. You will be required to report to the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg on Tuesday each 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 interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; or
• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
• One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
• Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or
• A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other c