***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.Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (AA I), within the Office of Finance & Administrative Operations (OFAO), Accounting Management Section (AMS), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs the more difficult accounting functions for the California Department of Aging (CDA) and the California Commission on Aging (CCoA). The tasks require a high level of analytical and communication skills and independence of action in carrying out the responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for processing the more difficult state operations payments, payment reporting and tracking, processing travel advances and expenses, year-end, and other miscellaneous tasks.
To be considered for this position you must provide a completed Application, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.
Examination Information
Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging 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.
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:
If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at Careers@aging.ca.gov
You will find additional information about the job in the .
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.
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.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
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:
To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the page on the CalHR website.
CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e. Interstate-5 and Inerstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.
The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.
DISCLAIMER:
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Must include applicant’s full name
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document
• Question(s) must be answered in numerical order
• Font must be Arial 12-point
• Not to exceed two pages
• Single-spaced
CRITERIA:
1. Describe your work experience and how it has prepared you for this position. Please include any applicable experience in Government Accounting.
2. Describe your experience working with FI$Cal or other Accounting Systems.
3. Describe your experience with California State Travel rules and regulations and processing travel advances and travel expense claims for reimbursement.
4. Describe your experience communicating with internal and external contacts, including methods used.
5. Describe your ability to multitask with competing deadlines and urgent workloads. What steps do you take to ensure that tasks are completed timely and accurately?
*** For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit
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:
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