Definition of Class

• This is a professional position requiring knowledge of Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES) within the Domestic Relations Section. An employee in this class analyzes data and works in the state child support computer system, PACSES, and will follow the department policies, procedures and specific office practices. The Senior Officer assists the Supervisor with training, development, and annual evaluation of current and new employees. Performs the duties of the Supervisor when absent.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Senior Financial Officer must have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities in the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES).
• Duties include overseeing the daily work of the clerical staff. Responsible for the reconciliation of the cost accounts as well as accounts payable and receivable. Oversees the functionality of payment window, Payment Kiosk, nCourt, Kidstar, and other methods of payment of child support. Acting as intermediary between PA SCDU, staff and clients to troubleshoot problematic cases. Responsible for financial case auditing, balance reconciliations, and account adjustments working with both local and intergovernmental cases. Assists in preparation of Monthly Statement of Expenditure (MSE) as it pertains to the annual budget.
• The Senior Financial Officer will assist the Supervisor with personnel issues within the Finance Unit in conjunction with the Director and Deputy Director of Domestic Relations. This includes disciplinary issues, conflict resolution, yearly performance evaluations, interviewing applicants for vacancies and training employees in the Finance Unit.
• The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A thorough knowledge of PA Rules of Civil Procedure and Domestic Relations policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret actions needed for completion of case records.
• Good communication skills and a working knowledge of the EQUATE and e-PACSES software programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
• Minimum of 2 years of Experience in Domestic Relations

Conditions Of Employment