Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Accounting and Automation Support Bureau is recruiting one motivated self-starter seeking a challenging, exciting, and friendly working environment with a variety of work assignments at the Accountant Trainee/Accounting Officer, Specialist (AT/AO Spec) level in the Travel and Payroll Unit.

Accountant Trainee (AT)

The AT, in a training environment, will learn to be responsible for utilizing accounting expertise and analytical skills to complete assignments in the Travel and Payroll Unit. The AT learns to perform various accounting functions as they relate to the maintenance of CDSS' fiscal integrity by ensuring timely issuance and clearance of employee accounts and the policies and payment processes related to payroll and travel expense claim reimbursement. The AT will participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) to meet daily operational needs.

Accounting Officer, Specialist (AO-Spec)

This position performs various accounting functions as it relates to the maintenance of CDSS' fiscal integrity by ensuring timely issuance and clearance of employee accounts and the policies and payment processes related to payroll and travel expense claim reimbursement. The AO-Spec will work with Personnel Bureau analysts to ensure accurate and timely processing and distribution of all payroll related documents within the guidelines set forth in the Payroll Procedures Manual. The AO-Spec will participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of FI$Cal to meet daily operational needs.

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Working Conditions

This work location is very convenient!  The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a standard application (STD. 678). In the ‘Examinations’ section of the STD. 678, you must indicate your appointment eligibility (list, transfer, permissive reinstatement, etc.) and reference the Position number and Job Control (JC) number.

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must: be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1” margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages; be in narrative form (no bullet points); and details your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Applicants are required to provide unofficial transcripts.

Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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:

Successful candidates will possess:

• Outstanding analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional follow-through and customer service skills.

• An ability to work well under pressure.

• Attention to detail.

• The ability to use sound judgement and flexibility to adjust workload when necessary.

• Dependability.

• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• FI$Cal knowledge beneficial.

Benefits

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete through the state hiring and recruitment process.  

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

Successful examination applicants are placed on an eligibility list.  If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination.  Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareer account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the examination when necessary.  For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the Examination Unit at:  Examinations@dss.ca.gov .

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 -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship,

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