Fiscal Assistant

Position Overview

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a knack for navigating complex regulations? If so, the Office of the Budget is excited to welcome a diligent and reliable Fiscal Assistant to join our team of professionals. In this role, you will do more than just process paperwork; you will serve as the guardian of Commonwealth travel standards. You will perform critical pre‑audits of travel expenses, ensuring every mile and meal aligns with state policies.

As a Fiscal Assistant, you will conduct pre‑audit processing of designated travel expense reports submitted to the Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations, ensuring consistent compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. A comprehensive understanding and interpretation of Commonwealth travel regulations and the unique operational aspects of each department is imperative.

• Assist with the review and pre‑auditing of high‑risk areas on travel expense reports including hotel and car rental justifications, miscellaneous expenses, foreign travel, and expense reports for priority and non‑Commonwealth employees.
• Ensure optimal customer service while fielding inquiries from agency employees, agency travel arrangers, and others regarding travel expense reports, interpretations of travel regulations, preparation of travel reports, and the status of travel expense reimbursements.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch.
• Alternate work schedule (AWS) may be available upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home full‑time, with occasional in‑office days as needed. Must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Telework is subject to change.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; or
• An associate degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• College transcripts must be attached if claiming education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.

• PA law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. To learn more, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 211 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

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.
• 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.
  • 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.