Financial Programs Trainee

We are looking for a passionate and driven Fiscal Programs Trainee to become part of our vibrant Fiscal team within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This entry-level role involves participating in a comprehensive twelve-month training program, where you will support counties, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in their recovery efforts following federally declared disasters. Our organization fosters a nurturing environment that encourages professional growth and values teamwork and innovation. If you are enthusiastic about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity and start a fulfilling journey with us.

In this position, you will gain experience in auditing payment requests and final claim documentation from subrecipients, assessing eligible payment amounts, and preparing invoices that accurately reflect both federal and non-federal cost shares. You will also develop the ability to process non-purchase order invoices for subrecipient payments and ensure that invoices are monitored for timely payment. Additionally, you will provide technical and audit support to applicants, subrecipients, community leaders, and other stakeholders regarding documentation requirements, funding for disasters and non-disasters, and relevant fiscal policies related to public assistance. Successful completion of the twelve-month probationary period will lead to a promotion to Fiscal Management Specialist 1.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• FREE on-site parking
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of a training period. 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in bookkeeping work which included twelve (12) credits in accounting; or
• A Bachelor's Degree including twelve (12) credits in accounting; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes twelve (12) 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/credits.

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.
  
• 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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.