Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for partial activity regarding the recording, reconciling, and reporting of the Department’s general ledger. The incumbent will maintain various departmental reconciliations, prepare collection posting adjustments, maintain Plan of Financial Adjustment documents, as well as requests for transfers and corrections to the State Controller. The incumbent will correspond with Legal Division staff regarding various litigation-related inquiries and requests; generate budget reports for program staff; download daily documents from the State Controller. The Accounting Officer (Specialist) will perform month-end and year-end closing procedures and processes, prepare and review year-end accruals and financial statements and assist in year-end statement training.

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Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e., combined remote and in-office work schedules. If you are interested in a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!

Special Requirements

• Fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-482088) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title (s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties.
• All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Detail oriented, focused on accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of State Accounting Process.
• Ability to plan, organize, take initiative, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and automated accounting systems.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Examination Link

Accounting Officer

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.  Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process.

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