Exam Title: Accountant/Revenue Examiner/Contracts Auditor Trainee
Exam Number: 2A05-20240722-OC-00
Salary: $54,854 per year. Hiring Bonus 10% of salary or $5,484.
Certification Rule: Rule of Five (5)
Competition: Open-Competitive
Department: N/A
Announcement Date: 07/22/2024
Close Date: 07/22/2025
General Definition
Hiring bonus of 10% of starting salary. $5,484 in total. $2,742 upon hire (5%) and $2,742 (5%) after 12 months of employment.
Apply today if you already graduated or will have completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting by April 2025!
Promotional opportunities, pension, and good benefits including FREE SEPTA Transit, work-life balance, and public service student loan forgiveness.
This is a continuous announcement. Eligible lists will be established as needed over the one-year period.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is training level accounting work learning to apply the principles and practices of accounting to the:
- Recording, adjusting, categorizing, summarizing, and analyzing of financial data in a municipal agency, (Accountant assignments) or
- Examination of accounting and other records for the purpose of determining tax liabilities, (Revenue Examiner assignments) or
- Financial and operational reviews, and investigative audits of private and quasi-public agencies contracted to perform services for the City (Contracts Auditor assignments).
This class serves as the entry level class for positions in the Accountant, Revenue Examiner, and Contracts Auditor series of classes. Employees in this class receive instruction in and follow city-wide and departmental accounting, revenue procedures, audit requirements, related directives, guidelines, state and local regulations, and ordinances while receiving increasingly more difficult assignments leading to the full performance level. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level technical or administrative superior.
Union Code
J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187
FLSA Code
Exempt
Application Procedures
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below before the date of the exam.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Cornell Q. Weaver
Office of Human Resources
City of Philadelphia
Health, Human Services, and Management Team
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
[t] 215-686-2387
[f] 215-686-0861
[e] cornell.weaver@phila.gov
For all other inquiries please get in touch with Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine (9) months of the application deadline (4/22/2025) will be admitted to this examination for the fourth holding. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
- EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.
Note: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may substitute for the required coursework in accounting.
Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Required Licenses & Certifications
N/A
Other Requirements
TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate the conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration, or certification.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document.
Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification – One time only!
You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.
Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification – A separate document is required for each application
If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration, or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Fax: 215-686-2347
Attention: Cornell Q. Weaver
Equivalency Statement(s)
N/A
Application Details
Notes to Applicants
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer:
- Impact: The work you do here matters to millions.
- Growth: Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
- Diversity & Inclusion: Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
- Benefits: We care about your well-being.
The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information, or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Philadelphia Department of Labor at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.
