Staff Accountant

Work Location Sacramento County Job Description And Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. About this Role: The Accounting Officer, Specialist (AO) will process, validate, and complete deposits through Remittance Advice (RA) received from State Treasury Office (SCO). Reclass deposits for all processed wires in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) system. Remit Remote Processing Deposits through General Fund (0001) and other miscellaneous funds for remittance in the FI$Cal system. Analyze, research, and resolve Cash Receipts issues and discrepancies related to the remit, including process of Transmittal Requests (TR), Journal entries (General Ledger Module) and Account Receivable Module. Process and reclass all Redeposit outstanding in SCO9999 on daily basis. Maintain and update daily receipts of Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT's)/Automated Clearing House (ACH's) and communicate with program. Upload Remote Processing System (RPS) textile daily for FI$Cal upload and remit. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions The incumbent will work in a professional office setting located at EEC in Midtown Sacramento, across from the State Capitol. Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #

JC-535020

Position #(s) 808-410-4546-785 Working Title Staff Accountant Classification

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Salary

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A

# of Positions Multiple Work Location Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Department Information DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity. Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom. This position is located in East End Complex (EEC) across the street from the California State Capitol Park and the Rose Garden. The EEC is walking distance to public transportation and near various eateries. The Fiscal Program’s Financial Management Division (FMD) works to accomplish DHCS’s mission through fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability of approximately $202.7 billion annually. This is accomplished by overseeing the financial operations of DHCS, including financial reporting, resource management, and budget development and oversight. FMD provides guidance and consultation to programs on funding needs, expenditures, including contracts and purchasing, and audit support, while ensuring funds are accurately reported. Benefits Continuous and ongoing training Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as: Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Holidays and vacation/leave Defined retirement program Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457) Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary. Telework & Salary Information Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, California 95814. Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Sumir Bassanpal 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 Officer 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. 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 Health Care Services