Accounting Specialist

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for reviewing and approving Accounts Payable transactions in First State Financials (FSF), reconciling Purchase Card transactions and reviewing travel related documentation to ensure adherence to federal, state and internal rules, regulations and procedures.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Compute fiscal/financial transactions.
   
• Reconcile transactions/accounts.
   
• Classify and code fiscal/financial transactions.
   
• Review to ensure compliance with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, and rules/regulations.
    
• Record fiscal/financial transactions to various financial information systems.
   
• Interact with public/private sector to provide/obtain information.
   
• Compile information/develop reports for use by others.
   
• Monitor balances and report discrepancies.
   
• Participate in recommending systems and forms enhancements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Accounting Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Accounting or related field.

         OR  

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.

         OR

1. One year experience in processing financial transactions in areas such as accounting, auditing, payroll, or taxes.
2. One year experience in creating financial reports which includes combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format.
3. One year experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
4. Six months experience in determining compliance of financial transactions with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, and rules/regulations. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.