Accounting Officer

Job Description And Duties Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), Fiscal Service Division (FSD), or Accounting Unit Lead, the incumbent serves as a travel and accounts payable technical specialist, overseeing vendor payments, employee travel expense claims and travel advances, revolving fund transactions, payroll warrant releases, and related accounting activities. The incumbent is responsible to perform the professional accounting duties and average difficulty journeyperson tasks while exercising initiative and sound judgment and ensuring that the financial transactions are accurate, timely, properly authorized, adequately supported and in compliance with the DMHC and California State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Working Conditions The DMHC has locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Both locations are located close to light-rail with various amenities. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled cubicle and/or office environment with artificial lighting. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework. The telework schedule is permitted at the operational needs of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with the State Telework Policy and the DMHC’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents and maintain California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-533919 Position #(s): 409-631-4546-801 Working Title: Accounting Officer Classification: ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) Salary: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: DMHC Recruitment (Drop Off) Department Information The mission of the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to ensure health plan members have access to equitable, high-quality, timely, and affordable health care within a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for members. The Department protects the health care rights of Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting members through a member Help Center, educating members on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system. DMHC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. DMHC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join DMHC and help us improve the lives of all Californians. If you are interested in learning about the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) culture from the perspective of someone like yourself, contact our Someone Like Me program (please check your Spam or Junk folders for our email replies). Within five business days of your request to participate in the Someone Like Me program, you will be matched with a DMHC employee with a similar background to discuss the DMHC’s culture. This program is not part of, or in any way affiliated with the application or hiring process. Prospective employees must complete the application process on Cal Careers (e.g., submit your application within the specified timeframes on the job posting) to be considered for hire at the DMHC. None of the information you provide through the Someone Like Me program will be relayed to the Hiring Unit. Department Website: Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Desirable Qualifications Ability to apply general accounting principles. Ability to understand and interpret the accounting process. Ability to research, analyze data and source documents and arrive at sound conclusions and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Ability to update new procedures, prioritize, complete tasks, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). Experience in Accounts Payable invoice processing. Experience with processing travel claims. Communication skills working with customers. Knowledge of modern office methods and equipment, including experience with personal computers utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Ability to effectively communicate with staff, management and others. Provide clear, concise, and effective written documentation and oral presentation. Dependable, punctual, with an excellent attendance record. Ability to exercise initiative and flexibility. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: DMHC Recruitment View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Hiring Unit Contact: Rita Pearson View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Office View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Qualifications The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position. The Statement serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience in relation to this position. All applicants must provide a SOQ to be considered. The SOQ must be typed and double spaced with 1\" margins, using Arial 12 point font size. Include your first and last name at the top of the page. The SOQ is limited to two (2) pages and must address the following: Please describe how your training, experience and education qualifies you for the position. Describe your experience building and maintaining cooperative relationships with internal customers and stakeholders. Please describe in detail a specific analysis you have conducted. Include the objectives, specific actions to complete the analysis, and the results. Applicants that do not submit a SOQ with their application packet will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position. Cover letters, resumes and applications will not take the place of this document. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Managed Health Care