Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent independently performs the more difficult accounting duties in maintaining records and managing cash flow for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) benefits.  

This position requires the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of the State's accounting systems and a good working knowledge of professional accounting practices and procedures. The incumbent must have the ability to make analytical decisions and recommendations regarding accounting practices and principles. The incumbent must have the ability to multi-task, provide detail analyses, and provide analytical solutions. This includes actively participating in decision and policymaking, gathering data and preparing analysis on various problems.

The incumbent will analyze cash requisitions from both state and federal sources; and post journal entries. UI programs include regular benefits, extended benefits, Combined Wage Claims and Voluntary Federal Income Tax Withholding. This position will be responsible to have a working knowledge of several of the most critical functions within the Cash and Benefits Unit (CBU).

Note: This position requires excellent attendance; the work for this position must begin at 6:30am

This position requires on site attendance of 2-3 days per week.

Position exists at 722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Downtown and near light rail

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. 

All qualified and interested applicants are required to submit a thorough   and detailed Supplemental Questionnaire of no more than one page in clearly identifying the following:

• Describe and identify how your education, training, and skills correlate to this position.
• Describe and provide examples of your accounting experience reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing Federal funds, cash flow and accounting transactions.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

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 -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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