Job Posting: General Ledger - LT - AAA - HYBRID OPTION

California Department of Aging

JC-419720
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General Ledger - LT - AAA - HYBRID OPTION
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

$5,967.00 - $7,474.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/10/2024

Job Description and Duties


*This is a REPOST. Please do not re-apply if you have previously applied to this advertisement, your application is being considered. *

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento 

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I (AA I), the Associate Accounting Analyst (AAA) independently performs the more difficult accounting duties which require an understanding of the State accounting system, ledgers, and processes throughout the accounting section; reviewing proposals to change accounting procedures; preparing cash analysis reports for management and coordinating the completion of year-end reports; developing accounting and operational procedures or policies; and participating in analytical studies and improvement projects related to the state’s accounting practices.

The incumbent ensures the safeguarding of assets and ensures compliance with fiscal and accounting policies applicable to the job. All work is completed by utilizing the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) laws and rules, the General Accounting Accepted Principles (GAAP), State Controller’s Office (SCO) rules and regulations, State Administration Manual (SAM), State Government Code and Statutes, and internal operations manuals utilizing the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), Microsoft Office, meetings, one-on-ones, telephones, and emails.



This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.



You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-419720
Position #(s):
797-634-4588-951
Working Title:
General Ledger - LT - AAA - HYBRID OPTION
Classification:
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
$5,967.00 - $7,474.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

 

Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations, and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

 

To learn more about CDA, visit:

https://www.aging.ca.gov/

 

To learn more about the Master Plan, visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/ 

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit:

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/10/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Department of Aging
Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-419720
2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Department of Aging
Human Resources Branch JC-419720
2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 General Ledger
  • Experience with State Fund class
  • Experience in Fi$cal
  • Experience with Federal Trust Fund
  • Experience with year-end and Financial Statements
  • Experience with SCO Prod
  • Experience with attention to details

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

 

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the Benefit Summary , page on the CalHR website.  

 

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Human Resources Branch
(916) 419-7525
Careers@aging.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 898-9480
eeo@aging.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications” and include full name (Last, First). The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document. Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order. Font must be Arial 12-point. Not to exceed two pages. Single-spaced

1. Describe your work experiences that makes you the best applicant for this position in General Ledger, include the various accounting roles you have held.

2. Provide an example of a time in which you had to research, analyze, and produce a solution to an accounting incident. What specific steps did you take to remedy the incident? What was the outcome of your efforts?

3. Describe your experience in extracting and analyzing FI$CAL data and what that data was used for.

4. Describe your experience and understanding of year-end and financial statements.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

*IMPORTANT*

If you have not yet completed the first criteria of establishing List Eligibility, please see the following link(s) for directions in taking the CalHR exam before applying for the position:

Click here to open the link to the Associate Accounting Analyst Exam

(NOTE: If you are taking an online exam for the first time, print your score after you have completed the exam; scores are not updated in your CalCareer account immediately.)

Applicants not familiar with the State of California exam process, may wish to review 

3 Steps to a State Job. Additionally, applicants may consider:

Reviewing the Associate Accounting Analyst Class Specifications;

Reviewing the Associate Accounting Analyst Exam Bulletin;

Previewing the Associate Accounting Analyst Exam Information


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment. If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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