Accountant 1 - SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually Location Somerset County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60963-03020 Department Department of Corrections Division CR LAU Bus Off Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 03020 Position Number 00184307 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00114403 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands Worksite Address 5706 Glades Pike City Somerset, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15501 Contact Name Corleen Schmucker Contact Phone 717.562.5736 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Build your career with the Department of Corrections as an Accountant! In this role, you will work with financial data that supports programs and services across multiple institutions. Your attention to detail will help ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong fiscal oversight. Join a team that values dedication and supports growth through important financial work! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the Business Office by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information for multiple facilities. It plays a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records and ensuring proper oversight of funds and accounts. As an Accountant 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, summaries, and supporting reports for review and submission 2. Account Reconciliation: Review and balance checking accounts, petty cash, and various inmate-related fiscal records 3. Data Oversight: Monitor transactions, verify accuracy, and resolve discrepancies across multiple accounts 4. Inmate Account Support: Address inquiries, review documentation, and ensure fiscal compliance with laws and policies 5. Budget Coordination: Track expenditures, prepare budget requests, and report status updates to committees Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work week 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 2. Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 3. Five years of Bookkeeping experience and fifteen college credits in accounting; or 4. One year as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration), and fifteen college credits in accounting; or 5. A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by fifteen credits in accounting 6. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 2. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the ... For full info follow application link. 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.