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State of California

Associate Accounting Analyst

State of California, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Job Posting:Associate Accounting AnalystDepartment of Health Care Access and InformationJC-443839 -JC-443839 -

Associate Accounting AnalystASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYSTFinal Filing Date: 9/26/2024Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Hybrid Telework Opportunity

Under general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Associate AccountingAnalyst (AAA) requires a high degree of independence and performs the more complex and difficult professional accounting tasks requiring strong analytical skills and understanding of the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State Administrative Manual. This position will act in a lead person capacity and will provide direction, training, development, analysis and maintenance of financial records related to the accounts receivable process for the Cashiering Unit within the Accounting Services Branch of the Office of Administrative Services.

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Duty Statement

.Working Conditions

HCAI offers a hybrid telework schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work schedules

for CA residents only.

The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises. If you are interested in maintaining a life/work balance and not dealing with a daily commute, then this position may be for you!Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians.The Office of Administrative Services, also known as OAS, supports the department’s most valued resource, its people. We support our

staff

through human resources, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contracts, and business services. Our mission is to help expand equitable access to quality and affordable health care for all Californians. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those you serve.HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations.Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed 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.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:

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: 9/26/2024

Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Health Care Access and Information

Attn: Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit

2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016

Sacramento , CA

95833

Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Health Care Access and Information

Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit

2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016

Sacramento , CA

95833

Drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention Human Resources

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package DocumentsThe 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.Other -

Unofficial transcripts

must

be included if qualifying under an education pattern of the minimum qualifications. If selected, official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Other -

A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

must

be submitted along with your application addressing the questions below in order to be considered for this position. (Resumes do not take the place of the SQ) Your SQ must list the questions and the responses, and it should not be more than two pages in length, 11-point font:

1. Please include your experience preparing, analyzing, and researching reports with complex accounting data.

2. Please describe your knowledge and experience if any, with Accounts Receivable processes and procedures posting corrections.

3. Please describe your experience with bank reconciliation as well as experience with agency month-end and year-end closing activities.

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: 9/26/2024

Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Health Care Access and Information

Attn: Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit

2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016

Sacramento , CA

95833

Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Health Care Access and Information

Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit

2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016

Sacramento , CA

95833

Drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention Human Resources

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package DocumentsThe 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.Other -

Unofficial transcripts

must

be included if qualifying under an education pattern of the minimum qualifications. If selected, official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Other -

A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

must

be submitted along with your application addressing the questions below in order to be considered for this position. (Resumes do not take the place of the SQ) Your SQ must list the questions and the responses, and it should not be more than two pages in length, 11-point font:

1. Please include your experience preparing, analyzing, and researching reports with complex accounting data.

2. Please describe your knowledge and experience if any, with Accounts Receivable processes and procedures posting corrections.

3. Please describe your experience with bank reconciliation as well as experience with agency month-end and year-end closing activities.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 Bank Reconciliation.Experience with Accounts Receivable and/or reimbursements.Experience with Fi$Cal or automated accounting systems.Experience with training staff/acting as a lead.Experience with governmental budgeting/and or accounting principles.Experience in agency month-end reconciliations, year-end activities, GAAP processes, and analyzing accounting records.Shows initiative in making work improvements, identifying and correcting errors, initiates work activities.Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, ability to be flexible in a complex environment and work well in a team environment.Successfully completes quality work assignments and meets deadlines, as required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as customer service experience.Knowledgeable of modern office methods and equipment, including experience with personal computers utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as FI$Cal, CalATERS, and or other accounting systems.In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website.HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped pay-per-charge electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices.

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at (888) 225-7377.Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Human Resources Contact:Ashley Trujillo(916) 326-3230HRClassAndPay@hcai.ca.govPlease 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.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.Additional Application Requirements

You must include: 1) the classification title you are applying for, 2) "JC-#443839", and 3) your source of eligibility (i.e. List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, SROA/Surplus) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you applying” section of your application. Applications received without this information may be disqualified.If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you MUST include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Example: if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts showing the conferred date of the degree you obtained. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.Applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.Examination Information

Candidates that are new to state service must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link

CalCareers.

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.

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