The Senior Accounting Officer, Specialist (SAO-Spec) conducts the more complex accounting transactions in the Encumbrance Unit. The SAO-Spec is responsible for completing the analytical, planning, and oversight activities for the Encumbrance Unit. The SAO-Spec utilizes state policies and rules and is able to work independently. The SAO-Spec conducts research; writes and presents special reports; and leads and participates in special projects. The SAO-Spec is responsible for analyzing and reviewing incoming requests for the Financial Information System for California (Ft$Cal) entry to determine the appropriate FI$Cal fund coding for a variety of transactions, including IT, Non-IT, and other payment agreements to ensure state compliance.
The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.
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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.
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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 detail your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position. Applicants are encouraged to provide unofficial transcripts. Only complete applications that include a 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.
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:
. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
. Follow-through and customer service skills.
. The ability to work well under pressure.
. An attention to detail.
. Sound judgment.
. The flexibility to adjust workload when necessary.
. Dependability.
. A working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
. Also beneficial-knowledge of FI$Cal.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.
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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:
(SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
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