Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technical Services Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technical Services Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technical Services Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56790

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OB BAFM Fin Rpting Div

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08660

Position Number

00095616

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

BAFM/5012

Bureau / Division

BAFM/Financial Reporting Unit

Worksite Address

555 Walnut Street, 9th Floor

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Lori Hepler

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Are you ready to step into a role where your expertise shapes the financial integrity of an entire Commonwealth? If you are energized by complex accounting challenges, driven by purpose, and ready to contribute to the technical direction of statewide financial reporting, this is your moment to make a lasting impact. Join the Office of the Budget's Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) as a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Technical Services Manager, where you will help direct how financial information is documented and shared across the Commonwealth.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees the development of accounting policies and reporting standards across the Commonwealth and BAFM. The role guides training, technical analysis, and interpretation of financial reporting requirements. As a GAAP Technical Services Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Policy Development:Shape accounting policies that align with GAAP and statewide reporting practices

• Team Leadership:Guide the technical services unit (GTSU) team in managing reporting standards

• Technical Guidance:Provide direction on complex accounting issues and disclosures

• Standards Interpretation:Review and interpret Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and other regulatory requirements

• Report Support:Assist with the Commonwealth Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to ensure compliance with Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00095616) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. 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.

• 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 an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university;or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have a minimum of 24 college credits in accounting.

• You must have three or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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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Health & Wellness

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.*

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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.

Work/Life Balance

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.*

Values and Culture

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 3 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes

• No

02

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 experiencemustalso 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.

03

Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?

• Yes

• No

04

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 experiencemustalso 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.

05

How many years of full-time experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work in public or private organization do you possess?

• 6 years or more

• 5 but less than 6 years

• 4 but less than 5 years

• 3 but less than 4 years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

06

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 experiencemustalso 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.

07

What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? 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.

If your education was 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 visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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.

• Master's degree or higher

• Bachelor's degree

• Some coursework

• None

08

If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another field? 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.

If your education was 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 visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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.

• 120 credits or more

• 90 but less than 120 credits

• 60 but less than 90 credits

• 30 but less than 60 credits

• Less than 30 credits

• None

09

Additional Requirement- Do you have a minimum of 24 college 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.

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 visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org/”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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.

• Yes

• No

10

Additional Requirement- Do you have a minimum of three or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience?

• Yes

• No

11

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 experiencemustalso 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.

12

Preferred Qualification- Do you have experience with Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov