Administrative Officer 4 (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technical Services Manager)
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: N-2026-53165
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OB BAFM Fin Rpting Div
Job classification: Administrative Officer 4
Posting type: NCS External
Categories: Accounting and Finance
Summary
Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget is seeking an Administrative Officer 4 to serve as GAAP Technical Services Manager with the Comptroller Operations, Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM), Financial Reporting Division. This position is a leading technical governmental accounting expert within the bureau and manages the GAAP Technical Services Unit (GTSU). Success in this role relies on a strong background and education in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental financial reporting. The finance and accounting team is looking for a proven leader who is passionate about governmental accounting. Apply now for the opportunity to promote value-added accounting through knowledge-sharing and the development of others!
Examples of duties
This role leads the GAAP Technical Services Unit and supports accuracy and accountability in statewide financial reporting. It plays a key part in ensuring that the Commonwealth follows accounting rules, maintains high standards, and provides clear and accurate financial information. As GAAP Technical Services Manager, you will perform the following duties:
- Manage Personnel: Provide direction and supervision; implement personnel and budgeting plans; evaluate staff performance; and receive, analyze, and provide constructive feedback
- Coordinate Policy: Help develop and maintain Commonwealth and BAFM accounting policy in accordance with GAAP and Commonwealth reporting processes
- Support Effective Reporting: Guide your team in leading the development and maintenance of reporting standards for all financial reports issued in BAFM and assists BAFM staff in determining the appropriate basis of accounting needed to address specific reporting needs
- Provide Staff Development: You will develop, coordinate, and deliver training on GAAP related topics and provide technical guidance to BAFM staff on new accounting and reporting issues or disclosures
- Interpret Guidance: Provide direction and assistance in the interpretation of pronouncements or other guidance issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other applicable legislation and regulations
- Ensure Compliance: Assist with the Commonwealth's Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure it is compliant with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program; the Commonwealth has received this Certificate of Excellence for over 30 years
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) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including exper
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