Fiscal Technician (CYF) - Accounts Payable Subsidies

Fiscal Technician (CYF) - Accounts Payable Subsidies

Salary

$45,755.00 Annually

Location

Human Services Building, 2801 Emerick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00277E

Department

Human Services

Division

Children, Youth and Families

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.

Qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, an Education and Experience Review, in which points will be assigned to each applicant's education and relevant work experience provided on their application.

We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience. Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact County of Northampton Human Resources at dhsjobs@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6366.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Fiscal Technician - Children, Youth & Families - Accounts Payable Subsidies position is an advanced clerical accounting positioninvolving the application of bookkeeping principles and practices, and the management of fiscal records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Accountant 2.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not exercise supervision over other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Verifies, codes, and processes subsidies for all foster and kinship parents, eligible adoptions, and permanent legal custodianships.

Maintains labor distribution. Reconciles and balances labor distribution to general ledger on a quarterly basis. Assists in preparing the PW1171 for inclusion with the state invoice submission.

Processes payment of the monthly mileage and expense logs for staff. Compiles monthly summary and averages report.

Prepares Social Security deposits and enters into CAPS. Prepares Promise 40.

Communicates with external parties regarding the processing of necessary paperwork.

Responsible for the maintenance of petty cash, Kinship Vouchers, and gas cards.

Maintains file on County vehicles including total mileage and gas consumption.

Collects and processes receipts for County Voyager cards and County P-Cards, matching them to the credit bi-monthly. Follows up if items are missing.

Prepares and enters budget adjustments.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Attends training as required.

May be 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 - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

At least one (1) year as a County Fiscal Assistant; OR

At least three (3) years of full-time professional work experience involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including at least one (1) year of the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; OR

At least one (1) year of full-time professional work experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records; AND

An Associate's 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 equipmentincluding Microsoft Office.

General knowledge of accounting principles and methods.

Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data. Ability 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, and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (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.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, 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 August 2026

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouses employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employees choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Information to demonstrate your eligibility for this position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience and education). Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for this position. Please click "yes" to demonstrate that you have read and understood this information.

• Yes
• No

03

Fiscal Technician position is part of the PSSU Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $21.9978 per hour ($45,755.00 annually), and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.]

• Yes
• No

04

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

05

Do you have an associates degree in accounting or business administration? Note: Be sure your education section reflects this, and attach your transcripts to your application to verify (unofficial copies are acceptable). You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have one (1) year of experience as a Fiscal Assistant (County Government Position)? Note: Be sure your work experience reflects this experience.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have three (3) years of work experience involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one (1) year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices? Note: Be sure your work history reflects this experience.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have one (1) year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records? Note: Be sure your work history reflects this experience.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Northampton County

Address Human Resources Department

669 Washington Street

Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042

Phone 610-829-6382

Website http://www.norcopa.gov