Specialist, Accounting (BID) Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Specialist, Accounting (BID) 
Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 25-AT2D-01 (BID) Department Public Safety Bureau Administration Opening Date 06/17/2025 Closing Date 6/27/2025 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 09 DESCRIPTION
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POSITION SUMMARY Maintains moderate to complex financial records utilizing accounting and other financial systems and software (e.g., Lotus, Microsoft, Excel, Access etc.); prepares or assists in preparing fiscal reports.

Department:

Public Safety Posting Type:

Bid Salary:

$51,635 per year.

Union:

 This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Civil Service Classification:

Non-Competitive.

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to bid for this position bidders must: 1. Be employed by the City of Pittsburgh at time of bidding and remain continuously employed through the awarding of this bid. 2. Qualify by being on the current Non-Competitive Specialist, Accounting Eligibility List OR be currently eligible for transfer to this position.

NOTE:

The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver’s license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered). Bid award shall be made under the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and in accordance with the Civil Service Statutes and Rules. Bids must be submitted online at pghjobs.net by the closing date noted above.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written:

None required for this position.

Performance:

None required for this position.

Medical:

None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintains and reconciles journals, ledgers and various other financial records utilizing accounting and other financial systems and software (e.g., Lotus, Microsoft, Excel, Access etc.); monitors expenditures against budget; prepares requisitions, Departmental Invoices, etc.; maintains and/or assists in maintaining Department’s inventory, generates reports and enters payroll as requested or required; records, assigns and audits payments for Department’s fiscal transactions; assists in collecting, recording and depositing funds received by Department; takes periodic trial balances and reports on the condition of accounts; prepares information for financial statements, reports and tabulations; prepares special reports in connection with fiscal records and supply orders as requested or required; studies assigned accounting problems and recommends revision in forms, account classifications and statements within the framework of City and other pertinent governmental regulations; assists in the preparation of Department’s or Division’s budgets; may prepare legislation as requested or required; contracts for approved goods and services; assigns contract number(s) to purchase requisitions and determines appropriate code account to be charged; may maintain personnel and payroll records as requested or required; performs activities and functions of related personnel as assigned or required. Employer
City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street
Room 431
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710