Accountant I (Specialist)

Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

Would you like to use your accounting education in a meaningful way? Great news! We are seeking professionals who can apply their accounting education and experience to join our team as an Accountant I (Specialist)!

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accountant I performs routine and complex semi-professional accounting work and account maintenance functions related to the Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities that include fraud prevention and detection, establishment of overpayments, employer and claimant assistance and maintenance of employer and claimant accounts to ensure the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund.  

The incumbent makes more difficult monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments as they relate to the various Claims Processing and Benefit Payment control workload processes, and utilizes a variety of databases, analyzes information obtained from a variety of Federal, State and Departmental sources in determining the appropriate action to take as it relates to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) programs

The incumbent needs to be flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational workload priorities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

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:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting, bookkeeping, or auditing duties.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Experience with gathering and analyzing data (reports, policies, procedures).
• Ability to make determinations and sound judgments (decision making)
• Experience with training, mentoring, and reviewing other employees' works.
• Experience with time management (completion of reports, assignments, and tasks timely and meeting deadlines)

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT  take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length; must be titled “Statement of Qualification” and include the applicant's name, e-mail, and phone number in the header. The SOQ must clearly include the questions with the responses in numbered format for each question below:

1. Tell us how your education, work experience, and Microsoft Office Application training have allowed you to develop and demonstrate the skills that would make you well-suited candidate for an Accountant I (Specialist) position.

2. Describe a time when you managed changes related to procedures, policies, or assignments. What challenges did you encounter? What steps did you take to overcome the challenges? What was the outcome?

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.