ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

Job Description and Duties

Please see attached duty statement.

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

Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Accounting Services Branch/Bakersfield Office

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 individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from View email address on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4564 .

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for (a/an) Accounting Administrator II position(s) Located at Bakersfield Accounting Office in Bakersfield, Kern County . Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-516-4542-001 .

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

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:

a. Demonstrated quality and breadth of knowledge of general (e.g. GAAP, GASB) and governmental accounting principles and theories, of business law, of various control agencies, and legislation, statutes, government codes and regulations relating to accounting.

b. Broad experience in various types of communication including writing, training, reviewing/auditing, presenting projects, facilitating meetings, and interpreting fiscal policies and procedures.

c. Demonstrated advance knowledge of leadership and personnel management principles; and time management and conflict resolution techniques.

d. Independent development of short-range and long-term plans and schedules to support the organization's mission.

e. Strong ability to independently prioritize, plan, organize, direct, and monitor the work of a diverse workforce.

f. Extensive experience with computer applications particularly Microsoft software and knowledge of enterprise software.

g. Demonstrated ability to maintain professional demeanor, use tact and diplomacy when dealing with the needs, problems, and/or concerns of other staff, stakeholders and/or the public.

Benefits

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

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Supplemental Questionnaire

The Supplemental Questionnaire is a response to the questions listed below. It serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and shall be typed using:

*12-point Arial font

*Single-spaced

*No more than four (4) pages

*1" margins with justified text

Include Name, "Supplemental Questionnaire", JC Number and Position Number in Header, on all pages. Questions must be clearly numbered and restated in the same order as the questions below. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your experience, role, actions taken, and outcomes.

SQ:

1. Describe your leadership experience supervising, developing, and supporting managers or staff, including how you foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within a team or organization.

2. Describe your qualifications for serving as a manager, including your experience leading staff, overseeing operations, making decisions, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Please provide specific examples that demonstrate your leadership skills, judgment, and ability to guide a team effectively.

3. Describe a situation where you successfully managed multiple projects, deadlines, or competing priorities in a fast-paced and diverse work environment. In your response, explain the strategies, tools, or methods you used to stay organized, and describe how you adapted when priorities or direction shifted. Briefly describe your highest level of experience in program management, business, or financial administration, or a related discipline.

4. Please describe what education and experience you have that qualifies you for this position. In your response, please include the location this experience was gained, how many years at each location, and also provide at least one example of a project you completed that aligns with the position you are applying for.

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.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application -

  A Supplemental Questionnaire is required and must be submitted with your Examination /Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Supplemental Questionnaire based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire” section below for specific requirements.
  

  For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visitWork4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.