Fiscal Management Specialist 2

THE POSITIONThe Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is looking for a Financial Management Specialist 2 to join their Office of Financial Management. This position handles the budget administration and maintenance of agency budget appropriations for the Investment Reporting & Budget Division. The position is expected to operate independently and to demonstrate sound judgment, with an acute attention to detail, and strong analytical skills. It will involve a variety of budget related responsibilities that can range from day-to-day reviews to adapting in the current situation while creating solutions to preparing fiscal projections. If you have a background in budget management, can handle expenditures and different types of appropriations, and are adaptive to finding budgetary savings then this role is for you. Apply with PSERS today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Fiscal Management Specialist 2, you will assist in preparing reports for the Quarterly Budget and Expense Comparison for the Administrative and Investment Related Expense funds, provide budget support for Division Managers within the agency, and analyze operations, policies, procedures, and problems to prepare detailed reports that include findings, recommendations, and strategies for implementation. This position is responsible for budget administration and management, maintaining timely records of agency expenditures and allocations, handling budgets related to different types of appropriations and also involving augmentations and a variety of commitment items, reconciling agency records, advising on year-end closing projections, and assisting in the maintaining and updating of the agency's performance objectives and measures.The selected candidate for this role will serve as a Budget Coordinator, act as PSERS' Agency Corporate Card Coordinator, Travel Card Coordinator; and as a backup for all Accounts Payable duties, assist in the preparation of sections of PSERS' Annual Budget Report, and maintain the budget, analysis of expenditures, reconciliation of activities, and report preparation for the Act 5 plans.Candidates who will be successful in this role will be able to adapt and think on their feet to create solutions, use analytical skill to prepare fiscal projections and handle expenditures, and be detail oriented in performing a variety of tasks related to the management, monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of the Agency's approximately $110 million budgets.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours may be flexible, to be discussed during interview process. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position is currently required to report to the office one day per week and any additional days required depending on operational needs. 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.Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year of experience in professional fiscal administration, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 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. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.