About this opportunity
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lists this Fiscal Technician (Local Government) - Potter County MH/ID opportunity in potter twp, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fiscal Technician
Join Potter County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities as a Fiscal Technician and help support programs that serve individuals and families throughout the community. This role places you at the center of financial operations where your accuracy and organization make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work with a team committed to strong community support and dependable service. Step into a role where your work strengthens vital human service programs and take advantage of our excellent benefit package!
This position supports early intervention, intellectual disabilities, and mental health programs by managing financial records, processing payments, and maintaining accurate bookkeeping. Administrative tasks may include reconciling bank accounts and assuming duties of other Fiscal Technicians in their absence. You will also play an essential role in keeping fiscal operations organized, compliant, and timely. As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:
Financial Recording: Record, review, process, and maintain fiscal documents for multiple human service programs
Report Preparation: Complete internal and external financial reports using spreadsheets and database tools
Payroll Processing: Process payroll, prepare vouchers, track retirement information, and complete required reports
Accounts Payable: Input vouchers, review bills, prepare payments, and manage vendor files
Accounts Receivable: Process and submit billing for Community Care Behavioral Health services
Purchasing Support: Order office supplies, manage equipment purchases, and oversee wireless account updates
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-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.
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.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
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.
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 and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
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