Senior Accountant (Accountant 3)

Senior Accountant

Salary : $67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location : Dauphin County, PA

Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : CS-2025-36524-03040

Department : Executive Offices Division : EX OB BAFM Gen Acctg Div

Worksite Address : 555 Walnut Street, 9th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101

Contact Name : Lori Hepler

Contact Email : lhepler@

The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to flex your analytical and leadership skills? If so, the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management wants to hear from you! We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team of professionals in providing professional analysis, control, and guidance in government financial and budgetary accounting and reporting; therefore, ensuring ongoing governmental transparency, legal and fiscal accountability, and appropriate use of Commonwealth resources! Take charge of your future and apply today.

Description of Work

As a Senior Accountant, you will be providing professional guidance and monitoring of day-to-day accounting activity for the Department of Human Services within the purview of the Human Services Unit in General Accounting. You will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of federal financial reports and fund financial statements. You will also have the opportunity to routinely interact with the various local, state, and federal entities involved in the work of the unit. In this role, you will serve as the manager's delegate for leading projects, facilitating presentations, refining internal processes, and establishing procedures. This position supervises one Executive Accounting Specialist position. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment

Work hours are 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework : You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. 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 : All new employees with the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via the email address used on the application email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

• One year as an Accountant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation. A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.

Other Requirements :

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. Veterans : Pennsylvania law 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 .html and click on Veterans.

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. 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.

Total Rewards

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work / Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.