Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision and training from the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), this position performs professional and financial accounting functions for small Authorities with simple funding structures. Each Authority has special reporting requirements.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1 st and 15 th of every month.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Electronic applications are encouraged. If submitting a hard copy, please include JC-469388/Position #820-200-4546-001  in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of the application. Hard copy applications received without the required information may not be considered.

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 Fi$Cal.
• Knowledgeable in preparing annual financial statements.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge and experience with State Accounting process.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Benefits

Please see the CalHR Benefits Summary page for detailed information.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification in your application packet. Official sealed transcripts or your original diploma (with embossed seal) will be required prior to appointment. If it is determined that a candidate does not meet all Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the classification. All candidates who are determined to not meet the Minimum Qualifications will be contacted in writing and will have 10 business days to respond with additional information supporting their Minimum Qualifications for the classification. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and should be no longer than two pages, using no smaller than 11 point font, and must restate and address the following questions. Cover letters and/or resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

  Please answer the following:

  1. Describe your experience utilizing accounting applicatoins in your current and previous positions. Please provide examples of your knowledge in processing month end reconciliations, including General Ledger activities.
  2. Please describe your involvement in creating annual financial statements.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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