<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a professional Accountant 1 in the Cash Management and Sales Audit Division who is able to work independently and learn new systems. Join an agency dedicated to selling wine and spirits as a retailer and wholesaler, regulate Pennsylvania's alcohol industry, promote alcohol education and social responsibility, and maximize financial returns for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. If you are detail oriented, organized, and have experience with performing reconciliations, apply with us today!</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>In this role you will serve as the Supervisor of the Cash Receipts Unit with responsibility for supervising the recording of the Fine Wine & Good Spirits 600+ stores, 13 Licensee Sales Centers (LSC's), and the ECommerce location daily receipts; and assisting in the reconciliation of several tender types. This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination of courier and banking services supporting the PLCB's operations. Additional duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Assisting with the research of store errors for post voids, receipt issues, and credit card transaction funding to determine proper resolution including the preparation of incident tickets to the Sales Audit team </li><li>Monitoring requests for changes in Store Operation Funds </li><li>Providing instruction to stores in conjunction with management to satisfy store operating needs </li><li>As part of supervisory activities, monitoring Non-Sufficient Funds returns and invoice creation </li><li>Tracking aging of invoices for follow-up or escalation to Management for collection activities </li></ul> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment </li><li>This position requires travel as needed. </li><li>Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. </li><li>Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. You will be required to report to the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg on Tuesday each week. 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. </li><li>Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes). </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program; or </li><li>One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or </li><li>One year as a Fiscal Technician, and fifteen college credits in accounting; or </li><li>Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or </li><li>A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting. </li><li>Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>Legal Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>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. </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EXAMINATION INFORMATION</p> <ul> <li> <p>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).</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</p> </li><li> <p>You must provide complete and accurate information or:</p> </li><li> <p>your score may be lower than deserved.</p> </li><li> <p>you may be disqualified.</p> </li><li> <p>You may only apply/test once for this posting.</p> </li><li> <p>Your results will be provided via email.</p> </li></ul> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fiscal Technician for one or more years full-time?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>03</p> <p>Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern program?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.]</p> <p>05</p> <p>Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Financial Programs Trainee for one or more years full-time?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>07</p> <p>Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <p>If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.</p> <p>You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.</p> <p>09</p> <p>Have you completed 15 or more college level credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <p>If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.</p> <p>You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>Do you possess five or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>11</p> <p>If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>12</p> <p>Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered No to the question above, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>14</p> <p>You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.</p> <p>All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.</p> <p>Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.</p> <p>If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.</p> <p>If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING INFORMATION</p> <p>Reviews and analyzes financial documents including payment records, revenue transactions, or reports to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact. Communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content. </li><li>B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>18</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEWING AND MAINTAINING PROCESS PROCEDURES</p> <p>Provides a uniform and auditable system of accounting and financial controls to ensure accountability of funds. Monitors agency compliance with established accounting standards. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of revenue channels, banking, and reporting. Conducts researched assessment of process procedures and makes recommendations for revisions related to both hardware and software.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. I was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. </li><li>B. I have experience monitoring compliance with established accounting standards to ensure accountability of funds. Someone else was responsible for developing and implementing procedures to eliminate unacceptable risk. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business law. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>19</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to reviewing and maintaining process procedures. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>20</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>21</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS</p> <p>Applies relevant accounting principles and practices to a variety of introductory level transactions, such as revenues, bank transfers, and accounts receivables in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards. Perform any necessary adjustments, reclassification, and corrections within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to correct or close accounts. Process revenue in all payment card environments, ACH, EFT, e-checks and other electronic payment methods added for customer convenience. Prepares and posts adjustment transactions to correct or close accounts.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. </li><li>B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>22</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to accounting transactions. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>23</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>24</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS</p> <p>Prepares written and financial reports pertaining to revenue. Designs, creates, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various internal stakeholders, business partners, and customers.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients. </li><li>B. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>25</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to written communications. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>26</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>27</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - MONITORING</p> <p>Monitors entities (service channels, specialized programs, business partners) to ensure that submitted reports and other required information is accurate, reliable, and follows regulations. Assess all revenues are received timely based on business practices, agreements, or contracts. Cites deficiencies and makes recommendations for resolution.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience monitoring entities to ensure that submitted information is accurate, reliable, and follows financial, program, or other regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies and making recommendations for resolution. </li><li>B. I have experience monitoring entities to ensure that submitted information is accurate, reliable, and follows financial, program, or other regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies; however, someone else was responsible for making recommendations for resolution. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>28</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to monitoring. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>29</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>30</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - RESEARCHING AND DOCUMENTING</p> <p>Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to process roles and procedures. Researches files and coordinates information from other personnel or sources to prepare for special projects and reports as needed.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources. </li><li>B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>31</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to research and documentation. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>32</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>33</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE</p> <p>Communicates verbally and in writing with stakeholders, business organizations, and citizens to explain applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, and procedures. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities. Advises project develop teams on fee accounting component and identifies testing requirements thereof.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice as necessary. </li><li>B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>34</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to technical assistance. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>35</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>