Accounting Administrator I - Sacramento, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) to compile, review, and analyze large volume of fiscal activities of high complexity to maintain the integrity of fiscal data.

The incumbent performs the more difficult professional accounting duties that require a complete understanding of State Government Accounting process; and provides technical support and guidance to accounting staff in the solution of Month-End Close (MEC) outstanding items and Year End tasks in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) which include the review and analysis of complex reports and queries.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II (Supervisory), State Unit.

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework.

All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed.

Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-431692


Position #(s):

Working Title:
General Ledger Fiscal Data Specialist


Classification:
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

$6, $7,815.00 A

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.

We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees.

In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Financial Management Division provides the accounting and budget support necessary to maintain a financially strong enterprise.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.

The Financial Management Division (FMD), is responsible for the preparation, analysis and management of the Department's budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst's Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.

FMD provides the accounting and budget support necessary to maintain a financially strong enterprise.

FMD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across from the beautiful State Capitol Park and World Peace Rose Garden.

The California State service offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a state pension, and the opportunity to also participate in the state's 401K/457 program.

Benefits of working at CDPH include:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development technical skills training
• Strong mentorship & coaching support

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).

Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/24/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health


Attn:
Classification & Certification Unit

P.O. Box 997378


MS
Sacramento, CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health

Classification & Certification Unit

1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ may be rejected.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures to perform daily accounting functions effectively and accurately.
• Ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions to accurately process and interpret accounting information.
• Possess excellent organizational skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills for frequent engagement with control agencies, program staff, auditors, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Possess strong knowledge of the Month End/Year End processes.
• Possess intermediate to advance level skill in Microsoft Excel and Access Database.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.


Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division


Hiring Unit Contact:
Desiree Moreno

Desiree.
CA.GOV

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office


California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Instructions

Please describe in the SQ the following topics. The SQ must be typed using Arial 12 font, single spaced and no more than two pages.

• Describe how your work experience, education, and training qualifies you for this position.
• Describe your ability to research, analyze, reconcile, and resolve financial data.
• Describe your ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE:

Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order as the Supplemental Questions. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.