Fiscal Technician Supervisory

Are you an experienced fiscal professional with a talent for leadership and a strong attention to detail? The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a Fiscal Technician Supervisory to join the Bureau of Records and Identification, Firearms Administrative Section. This position gives you the opportunity to apply your extensive knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices to perform functions related to receiving remittances from agencies. Make your career aspirations a reality with the Pennsylvania State Police!

In this role, you will be responsible for accurately processing surcharge remittance forms and Application/Record of Sale forms submitted by Firearm Dealers throughout the state. This involves verifying information, completing required account adjustments, reviewing discrepancies, posting information to dealer's account, and processing reconciling information from the dealer transaction logs with Surcharge Remittance Reports submitted by firearm dealers. You will be responsible for conducting audits of dealer accounts and making recommendations to auditors for corrective action regarding non-compliant dealers. Work involves supervising duties such as providing guidance, direction and training; reviewing leave requests; assisting employees with difficult and unfamiliar situations; evaluating performance; and participating in the interview and selection process of subordinates. You will also be expected to establish and maintain working relationships with dealers and county sheriffs. Additional responsibilities include:

• Identifying missing transactions and/or delinquent payments to rectify accounts
• Preparing statements and worksheets to identify line item debits and credits to the account
• Notifying auditors of any other procedural problems and/or potential criminal violations regarding the dealer's account
• Compiling case files for accounts upon identification of potential violations of the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act
• Assisting auditors in conducting on-site audits and training seminars

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.

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.

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.

• 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).
• 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 or:
  • 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.