Fiscal Technician (CYF) Position Available In Northampton, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA
1 DAYS AGO
21553106
Summary
Bethlehem, PA
$43577.00 – $43577.00 per Year
3 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Must apply on external site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northamptoncounty Application deadline is July 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Applicants will not be contacted until after this date. Internal applicants will be considered before external applicants. Monday-Friday Day Shift (in person) Pension retirement plan [20 years of service = full retirement at age 55 OR any # of years = full retirement at age 60]. Vested at five years. Internal growth opportunities! Low-cost Medical/Prescription/Dental/Rx all offered at one rate (% of salary) PPO or High Deductible PPO plan with employer HSA contribution 11 paid holidays

Salary:

New employees will receive the minimum starting salary for this position. The starting salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Fiscal Technician – CYF Accounts Payable Subsidies position is an advanced clerical-accounting position involving the application of bookkeeping principles and practices and management of fiscal records pertaining to the Children, Youth and Families Division of the Department of Human Services. All work is expected to be timely and accurate.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Accountant 2.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not exercise supervision over other functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Verifies, codes and processes subsidies for all foster and kinship parents and eligible Adoptions and Permanent Legal Custodianships. This position maintains labor distribution. Reconciles and balance labor distribution to general ledger on a quarterly basis. Assists in preparing the PW1171 for inclusion with the state invoice submission. Process payment of the monthly mileage and expense logs for staff. Compile monthly summary and averages report. Prepare Social Security deposits and enter into CAPS. Prepare Promise 40. Communicate with external parties regarding the processing of necessary paperwork. Maintains and is responsible for Petty Cash, Kinship Vouchers and gas cards. Maintains file on County vehicles including total mileage and gas consumption. Collects and process receipts for County Voyager cards and county P-Cards, matching them to the credit bi-monthly and follows up if items are missing. Prepares and enters budget adjustments. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Attends training as required. Maybe required to work in another unit/division to provide coverage. •An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 – One year as a Fiscal Assistant; 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment, including Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal information. Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to clearly express ideas verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Extensive contact with caseworkers is involved, as well as extensive use of a Personal Computer and various software applications.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS

FLSA

NON-EXEMPT

(ELIGIBLE

FOR OVERTIME

)

DESIGNATION

CAREER

SERVICE PAY GRADE

PS-33

UNION STATUS:

PSSU Updated June 2025