Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Step into a rewarding fiscal role that allows you to advance your analytical skills, strengthen your financial decision making, and guide vital budgeting work across Pennsylvania counties. As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 with the Department of Human Services, you will help ensure that funds are directed responsibly to support programs that serve children and families. This position offers the chance to engage with counties, review budgets, and support key reimbursement processes. You will contribute to meaningful statewide operations while building a strong foundation in public sector finance. Watch this [video](https://pacast.com/players/cmsplayerHD.asp?video_filename=app_SWOCYFInterviewThirdCut.m4v) to see how you can make a difference working for the Office of Children, Youth and Families! This position supports major fiscal processes that help counties manage grant funding for important child and family services. The role involves reviewing budgets, processing payments, and assisting with financial oversight across multiple funding streams. As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties: - **Grant Oversight:** Review county grant invoices, monitor budgets, and support reimbursement processes - **SAP Processing:** Enter funds commitments, process invoices, and extract financial data within SAP software for proper payment tracking - **Fiscal Coordination:** Collaborate with counties and internal partners to address budget questions, resolve discrepancies, and support fiscal compliance - **Budget Analysis:** Analyze budget revisions, confirm accuracy, and authorize transfers between funding categories in accordance with regulations - **Technical Support:** Provide assistance to counties by correcting report errors, guiding invoice submissions, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the [position description](https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00196469). **Work Schedule and Additional Information:** - Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week - Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. - **Telework:** You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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** **Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:** - One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); **or** - One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; **or** - An equivalent combination of experience and training. **Other Requirements:** - You must meet the [PA residency requirement](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx). For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the [link](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines. - You must be able to perform essential job functions. **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 el…