Accountant I (Specialist) Claims Auditor

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Administrator II (Supervisor), this position is responsible for maintaining and reconciling the accounting records and ensuring the processing and payment of grantee agency claims invoices funded from the Federal Trust Fund account.

PARF 91-27-0007 JC-531871

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accountant I (Specialist) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

This position is located at 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300 Elk Grove, CA 95758.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The OTS is a Hybrid workplace designed to support remote and office-centered telework arrangements. Our office is located right off I-5 for easy access and includes free parking. This position includes the option to telework except for some in office days.

The work environment is fast-paced, busy, and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. We are a small and energetic department that values individual and team contributions while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. The incumbent will be required to travel to stakeholder offices or other meeting facilities throughout California. The incumbent will work in a hybrid telework environment. The office is climate-controlled between 64 and 84 degrees under artificial lighting.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Strong accounting experience; computer skills experience, ability to plan and organize information; excellent attendance and positive attitude; knowledge and application of policies and procedures;
• Ability to multi-task. Will provide cooperative backup for Travel/Payments Unit in assisting with processing travel claims.
• Knowledge of CalATERS is required.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.