Are you seeking challenging and meaningful work developing and enhancing an internal control environment framework and monitoring operational risks and internal controls? Would you enjoy the option of teleworking part-time for an organization with a critical role helping to secure hundreds of thousands of teachers and public-school employees' pensions where `the mission' matters? Do you like working in a collaborative team environment where your opinions and recommendations for improvement are valued and appreciated?
We are looking for someone to support the Annuitant Accounting team in developing, maintaining, testing, and managing comprehensive Office of Financial Management internal control environment for both general accounting and public market accounting. A successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following: proficiency in MS Excel and Word; strong attention to detail/technical acumen; excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; collaborative work ethic; ability to comprehend and synthesize complex financial and qualitative review concepts; and a robust attention to detail with the ability to analyze data, form conclusions, and provide recommendations.
The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS, www.psers.pa.gov), is an agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that administers the pension plan for Pennsylvania's public school employees and two post-employment healthcare plans for eligible PSERS retirees. The mission of PSERS is to maintain a financially sound System that supports over a half million members with Net Assets of $75.9 billion as of March 31, 2022. This position will play a contributing part in ensuring PSERS fulfills its mission and values.
PSERS is located in Harrisburg, PA, a mid-size city situated along the Susquehanna River. The Harrisburg area is affordable and near many attractions including Hershey, and it is only two hours from major cities and airports like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
As an Investment Accounting Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for the development and enhancement of the internal control environment framework of the Annuitant Accounting, Healthcare Accounting & Hybrid Plan Accounting sections in the Office of Financial Management (OFM). The primary purpose of this role is to assure the internal control environment is comprehensive, complete, documented appropriately, and operating effectively. You will have the opportunity to work in conjunction with other areas in the PSERS organization to develop and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework of PSERS organizational process on an end-to-end basis. This professional will organize, interface, coordinate, and respond to internal and external audit requests and documentation needs. This position reports directly to the Annuitant Accounting Manager and operates with considerable independence, as this is a position that is expected to function with authority and autonomy.
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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree; and two or more years of professional accounting or auditing experience, which includes one or more years of professional investment accounting, investment auditing or investment operations experience; or
- Business-related Master’s degree or designation as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of general accounting or auditing experience.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- One or more years of relevant internal control experience
- Experience or education in financial reporting and/or financial auditing
- Experience or education in investment accounting and/or general accounting
- Certification in one or more of the following:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
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.
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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.