Accountant I - Kern County, CA, United States - California Correctional Institution

California Correctional Institution
California Correctional Institution
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Kern County, CA, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

This position is posted on a 12 month limited term basis with the possibility of being extended up to 24 months or becoming permanent.
***Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accountant I (Specialist) performs semiprofessional accounting work in the maintenance of inmate financial records and associated accounts.

The Accountant I (Specialist) processes inmate withdrawals (CDC-193) in TRACS; processes inmate payroll for support, Board of Control claims, Inmate Welfare Fund (IWF), and contracting agencies which include the collection of inmate pay calculation forms at institution sites and audit calculation forms for accuracy; prepares and enters batches for inmate pay; prepares and audits inmate fundraisers in TRACS and prepares checks for signature; posts charges (a withdrawal or a hold against funds) to inmate accounts for payment of various types which may include postage, notary charges, medical co-pays, copy charges, charges for damages, family visits and legal supplies; maintains institutional visiting photo project and prepares reconciliation of funds received; prepared CDC 102 for paroling inmates after receiving notification from Records; places funds from inmate account on hold; enters information for check to be printed in TRACS for Trust Fund balance; prepares Daily Board or list of paroling inmates; enters parole address and Parole Unit on inmates account into TRACS; reviews and verifies inmate account information to respond to counselor, correctional offices, inmates and other institutions; processes informal appeals (CDCR 22); processes legal verification of account activity (Informa Pauperis); processes Federal Filing fees; attends a minimum of 40 hours of In-Service Training (IST) annually and provides coverage behind staff vacancies as needed; other duties as required

  • You will find additional information about the job in the
    Duty Statement.
Working Conditions


California Correctional Institution is located in the Tehachapi Mountains approximately 325 miles south of Sacramento and approximately 120 miles north of Los Angeles.


CCI is a Multi-level, Sensitive Needs Yard, facility consisting of four (4) facilities, encompassed within a campus style layout with varied terrain.

Work in this location may require exposure to varied temperatures dependent upon the season.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details


Job Code #:


  • JC432411
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Position #(s):

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Working Title:


Account I (Specialist)

Classification:


  • ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
$3, $4,641.00

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# of Positions:

  • 1
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Work Location:


  • Kern County
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Telework:


  • In Office
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Job Type:

  • 1
2 Month Limited Term - Full Time

  • Department Information
  • Vision
  • We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
  • Mission
  • To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drugfree, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
- **The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.
- **Division of Adult Institutions/California Correctional Institution
- **Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

  • Special Requirements

NOTE:
Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD This page is for examination use only

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 5/31/2024

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Who May Apply

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classifi
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