Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of th e Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Officer

(Specialist) is responsible for the department’s monthly accounts receivable reconciliations,  financial statements, and the year-end close and the year-end open processes.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week.

Special Requirements

You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your experience and/or education as they relate to the duty statement and why does this experience and/or education make you the best candidate for the position?

2. Describe your ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

3. Please tell us about your experience with Microsoft Office programs. What type of projects have you done with the software and how do you currently use them?

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:

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting

Knowledge of the uniform accounting system and financial record keeping

Knowledge of principles of business management, public finance, and business law

Knowledge of the Financial Information System for California (Fl$Cal)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel.

Ability to reconcile complex governmental funds and prepare financial statements

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to prepare dear, complete, and concise reports

Ability to speak and write effectively

Strong analytical, decision making, organizational, time management, customer ser:vice, and planning skills

Benefits

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

If you’re passionate about business-changing experiences in an exciting, thriving state environment, CalHR is right for you. Join us at CalHR to provide human resources support to state departments. As you contribute your time, talent, and ideas, you’ll see the impact you will make to thousands of state employees and fellow Californians.

We offer competitive, flexible opportunities:

Hybrid telework

Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts

Short-Term Disability Program available

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family 401k program

Alternate Work Week Schedule options

Ongoing training and development

Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking

On-site ATM

On-site Gym

Shopping

Nearby restaurants

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

Additional Application Information

When completing the State application, STD 678, you must include a description of the duties performed for each position held. You may not move forward in this recruitment if you write “See Resume."

Redact confidential information from all documents you submit for this position. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to:

• Social security number (CalCareers removes this from the first page of the State application, STD. 678, upon submission)
• Birthdate
• Student identification number
• Driver license number (unless required)
• Basis of eligibility
• Examination results
• LEAP status
• Marital status
• Age

You can apply in one of three ways:

• Online (preferred),
• U.S. mail, parcel deliver or courier service, or
• In person

We may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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