Fiscal Technician (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

THE POSITION

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Fiscal Department is seeking a Fiscal Technician to manage key fiscal operations that keep essential services running. This position offers an excellent benefit package. Apply today to start your public service career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the financial functions that keep agency accounts organized, accurate, and aligned with established procedures.

As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Transaction Input: Analyze accounting records and enter financial data into the computer accounting system
• System Transition: Assist with steps needed to implement a new general ledger and bookkeeping application
• Payroll Duties: Process salary and manage payroll allocations
• Monthly Reconciliations: Complete assigned reconciliations to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Audit Preparation: Assist with organizing materials and information needed for agency audits

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.
  • Employee may have occasional overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
  • Often, irregular hours, including: evening and weekends may be required.
• Sign On Bonus - $2,000
  
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant; or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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 purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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