ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Job Description and Duties

Department has a permanent full-time vacancy for an Accountant I Specialist position. The Accountant I Specialist reports to the Accounting Officer (Supervisor) and independently performs the more difficult semi-professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a State department (e.g., accounts payable); and, to do other related work. has multiple vacancies for full-time, permanent Accountant I's (Specialist) in the Trust Office. The Accountant I (Specialist) reports to the Accounting Officer Supervisor and performs difficult semi-professional accounting work and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a state department (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash disbursements; and to do other related work.)

Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include : "Accountant I (Specialist) - JC 514491" in the Job Title(s) section of the application.
• Duties performed and supervisor's name and contact info cannot be left blank.
• Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications.

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

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If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.

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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:

Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Fi$Cal. Knowledge and experience with invoices for contracts, inter-agency agreements, and billing by the department; processing vendor/contractor payments.

Important characteristics include punctuality, good attendance, positive attitude, good verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, ability to work under pressure, ability to meet deadlines while effectively handling multiple assignments, ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to lead.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the web site and to the web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

Free Parking

On-site childcare

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Beautiful walking trails and access to parks

On-site exercise facility

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.