Accounting Officer (Specialist) - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I – Supervisor, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for performing professional duties of average difficulty and requires an understanding of the newly implemented Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) processes which include but not limited to departmental wide State Hospitals fund reconciliations. This position also assists with performing year-end closing activities and maintains Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Fixed Asset accounts.

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Working Conditions

• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $340 per month in 2026.
• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building.

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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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:

• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Knowledge of the State Accounting process, Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with internal customers, external clients and governmental agencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft products, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Prepare clear, complete, and concise reports.

Benefits

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

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications must be written in Arial 12-point font, single-spaced, and no longer than two (2) typewritten pages in length. You must number and write out the question followed by your response. The document shall be titled “State of Qualifications-(Your Full Name)”.

1. Describe how your education and experience make you a good fit for the position in the General Ledger Unit.
2. Describe the most complex Excel Spreadsheet you have created and explain how it was used for a work process or special project.

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.
• Other -

  Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern with education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Please review information regarding foreign transcripts in the Special Requirements section.

  Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience may state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.