Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The DOR Financial Services & Reporting Section (FS&R) is seeking multiple Accounting Officer-Specialist(s) to perform challenging professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts payable. An Accounting Officer Specialist is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and accountability in support of financial operations and DOR’s mission. Accounting Officer Specialists are the primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries and are required to act as the first level for customer support, to problem solve and then provide solution.

Are you seeking an opportunity to be an integral part of a team where you can:

• Help FS&R continue to be successful in fulfillment and support of the DOR’s mission?

• Use your commitment to excellence and enhance your skills, ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with both Federal and State administrative requirements?

• Be a part of a highly skilled Accounts Payable team developing effective technical skills and supporting deployment of streamlined process improvements?

If yes, apply today!

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

If mailing an application, include JC#479756  on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Please submit unofficial transcripts if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this classification.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience.  

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. You will need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items below. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience handling Accounts Payable inquiries from internal or external entities and resolving the issues.

2. Describe your level of experience using Excel; include any experience using Excel formulas, index match, conditional formatting, queries, tables and/or other Excel functions.

3. Describe your experience and/or education that would make you the best candidate for this position.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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:

• Knowledge of government accounting principles and procedures.

• Knowledge and experience with the Financial Information System of California (Fi$CAL) and California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS).

• Knowledge and ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions, identify & support the implementation of process improvements, provide customer service focused solutions that result in streamlining work processes and the efficient use of Accounts Payable resources and business system capabilities.

• A high level of consultative acumen, analytical ability, customer service skill which utilizes diplomacy and partnership in verbal & written communications.

• Demonstrative skill to multi-task in managing workloads and meeting individual and team specific deadlines.

• Excellent computer skills including the use Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, TEAMS) and Adobe Pro.

• Demonstrative skill to support and maintain the confidence and cooperation of peers, management and 3rd party stakeholders who are contacted.

Benefits

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

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Accounting Officer (Specialist) position(s), you must first take the online

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special Requirements for instructions.

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