Associate Accounting Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This is a continuance of a previously posted advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position is located in the city of Sacramento .

Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) in the General Fund/Federal Fund Reporting Unit, the Associate Accounting Analyst will perform as a staff specialist assisting the Accounting Administrator I, (Specialist) with highly complex fiscal activities that have multifunctional and/ or multi-geographical impact. This position will have the responsibility for completion of highly complex fiscal activities relating to federal funding including completion of the complex monthly, quarterly, and annual federal reporters for 5 formula grants and 3 discretionary grants. This position is also responsible for the complex accountability, cash management and financial reporting of all Federal funds of the Department; various Special Funds; and Statewide Cost Allocation Program (SWCAP) transfers. This position will be responsible for working with internal and external auditors in regard to the federal funding and grants.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbents must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#510289 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Please provide a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:   Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required will be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Must be typed

• 1” Margins

• Font must be Arial 12-point (not higher or lower)

• Not to exceed two pages

• Single-sided, Single-spaced

• Indicate the corresponding criteria number for each response

CRITERIA/CRITERION:

1.      Describe your knowledge and experience with FI$CAL, in researching and analyzing complex accounting data, developing fiscal reports, monitoring, taking appropriate action to resolve, and advising management.

2.      Describe your knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, especially with PV table, VLOOKUP.

3.      Describe your knowledge and experience with Reconciliation.

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:

• Experience with FI$Cal, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

• Above average knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel

• Experience developing written procedures

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to be flexible in a complex environment with multiple priorities, and work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to research, analyze data and source documents, and arrive at sound conclusions and appropriate actions.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

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

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Associate Accounting Analyst position(s), you must first take the Associate Accounting Analyst online

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special Requirements for instructions.