Payroll Desk Support

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. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The role of the Payroll Desk Support is to  provides a full range of accounting  support services for the Service Center and FI$Cal Support Unit. This includes the distribution of payroll  checks in all areas, reconciling all type of checks received with documents of claim payments and  garnishment, processing master payroll documents.

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Working Conditions

This role requires daily in-office attendance.

DHCS is situated in midtown Sacramento on the second floor of a professional office building. Typical work requires prolonged sitting using a computer, calculator, and telephone, and interaction with co-workers and outside vendors. It’s conveniently located directly across from the scenic Capitol Park and State Capitol with access to public transportation, ample parking options, close to numerous restaurants and grocery stores for your convenience.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the

. See the Minimum Requirements section above.

1. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
2. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
3. Once you have applied, take the  Accountant I Specialist Examination.

Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application.  Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. 

The SOQ must be typed, numbered, no more than two pages in length, Arial font size 12, with 1” margins, single-spaced, including your first and last name at the top right corner of the page.

1. Describe how your education and work experience make you qualified for this position. Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful for this specific position.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

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:

• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others contacted during the course of work.

• Use tact and good judgment interacting professionally with all levels of management, staff and the public.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to multitask.

• Foster a team environment and provide positive direction.

• Flexible and adaptable to change.

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams) and Adobe.

• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• 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 .

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Joining the Service Center Unit provides unique opportunities to be part of the essential Fiscal daily operations of DHCS. This includes working in a positive environment, learning and training opportunities within the Fiscal program and being part of a close-knit driven team.

Salary Information

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.

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 - Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.