County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Armstrong County C&Y
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Kittanning, PA, United States
Salary: $32,097.00 - $41,886.00 Annually
Location: Armstrong County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-47918-L0315
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Armstrong Co Child Welfare
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0315
Position Number: 80004058
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88212703
Bureau / Division: Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services
Worksite Address: 310 South Jefferson Street
City: Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16201
The Position
Are you looking to build a meaningful fiscal career where your expertise truly makes a difference? Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Fiscal Officer to join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and purpose. In this impactful role, you will apply your accounting knowledge to support vital financial operations that help strengthen services for children and families across the county. If you are a detail-driven professional ready to take the next step in a role that offers both challenge and fulfillment, this is your opportunity to shine. Bring your talent to a place where your work genuinely matters.
Description of Work
In this position, you will handle administrative and supervisory tasks related to the financial operations of a county-level public child welfare agency. Your duties will include managing daily accounting activities, such as preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports for accounts receivable and revenue transactions. You will also be responsible for reviewing program budgets, monitoring receipts and expenditures, and processing provider invoices for payment. Additionally, you will oversee payroll preparation and ensure its timely submission to the county controller's office.
You will be involved in the preparation and management of fiscal documents, as well as the creation of financial statements and reports for federal, state, and county levels. Your role will also include participating in contract development, overseeing fiscal monitoring, coordinating financial reporting related to accidents, and conducting regular fiscal reviews. Furthermore, you will assist in the preparation of the annual Needs-Based Plan and Budget, focusing on budget development, fiscal forecasting, and tracking expenditures.
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:
You will not have the option to telework in this position
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting; or
Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or
Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business‑related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business‑related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting
Other Requirements
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Conditional offers of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
Accommodation
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Examination Information
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved, you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Location: Armstrong County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-47918-L0315
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Armstrong Co Child Welfare
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0315
Position Number: 80004058
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88212703
Bureau / Division: Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services
Worksite Address: 310 South Jefferson Street
City: Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16201
The Position
Are you looking to build a meaningful fiscal career where your expertise truly makes a difference? Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Fiscal Officer to join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and purpose. In this impactful role, you will apply your accounting knowledge to support vital financial operations that help strengthen services for children and families across the county. If you are a detail-driven professional ready to take the next step in a role that offers both challenge and fulfillment, this is your opportunity to shine. Bring your talent to a place where your work genuinely matters.
Description of Work
In this position, you will handle administrative and supervisory tasks related to the financial operations of a county-level public child welfare agency. Your duties will include managing daily accounting activities, such as preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports for accounts receivable and revenue transactions. You will also be responsible for reviewing program budgets, monitoring receipts and expenditures, and processing provider invoices for payment. Additionally, you will oversee payroll preparation and ensure its timely submission to the county controller's office.
You will be involved in the preparation and management of fiscal documents, as well as the creation of financial statements and reports for federal, state, and county levels. Your role will also include participating in contract development, overseeing fiscal monitoring, coordinating financial reporting related to accidents, and conducting regular fiscal reviews. Furthermore, you will assist in the preparation of the annual Needs-Based Plan and Budget, focusing on budget development, fiscal forecasting, and tracking expenditures.
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:
You will not have the option to telework in this position
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting; or
Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or
Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business‑related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business‑related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting
Other Requirements
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Conditional offers of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
Accommodation
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Examination Information
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved, you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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