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Investment Accounting Specialist PSERS

Salary

$60,656.00 - $83,423.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-95456

Department

SL Public School Employees' Retirement System

Division

PS Fin Mgmt

Opening Date

10/18/2024

Closing Date

10/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

P7209

Position Number

00162137

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

IP01

Bureau / Division Code

00721230

Bureau / Division

Office of Financial Management

Worksite Address

5 North 5th Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Doris Coomes

Contact Phone

717.###.####

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

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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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

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.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time professional accounting or auditing experience do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

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 one or more years of full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in investment accounting, investment auditing, or investment operations experience?

+ 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 much graduate coursework have you completed in a business-related 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.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

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.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

06

Do you possess a valid license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If Yes, please list your license name, license number, and expiration date. If No, please type N/A in the text box below.

08

Preferred Criteria- Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Preferred Criteria- Do you have one or more years of relevant internal control experience?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Preferred Criteria- Have you completed one or more of the the following certifications? Check all that apply.

+ CPA

+ CGFM

+ CTP

+ None of the above

11

Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience or education in financial reporting and/or financial auditing?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience or education in investment accounting and/or general accounting?

+ Yes

+ No

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Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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