Department of Social Services
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING
- ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
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Job Control Details
| Job Code #: |
JC-64352 |
| Position #(s): |
800-623-4545-001 |
| Classification: |
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III
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| # of Positions: |
1 |
| Work Location: |
Sacramento County |
| Job Type: |
Permanent, Full Time |
The mission of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. The Fiscal Systems and Accounting Branch (FSAB) functions as a critical part of the larger CDSS team charged with maintaining the Department’s fiscal disbursement system for those programs servicing California’s most vulnerable populations.
The Fund Accounting and Reporting Bureau (FARB) is one of three bureaus within FSAB. The mission of FARB is to support the mission, programs, employees, beneficiaries and customers of CDSS by maintaining the fiscal integrity of the Department's reporting and automated accounting systems, including the California State Accounting and Reporting System (CALSTARS), the County Expense Claim (CEC) System, as well as implementation of the County Expense Claim Reporting Information System (CECRIS) and Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). The Bureau also maintains the financial integrity of the Department through quarterly and annual Federal financial reporting and preparation of the annual State Financial Statements.
PLEASE NOTE: A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” SECTION FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS.
The Fiscal Systems and Accounting Branch is recruiting for a highly motivated individual seeking an exciting career in a productive working environment at the Accounting Administrator III (AA III) level. This position serves as the Chief of the Fund Accounting and Reporting Bureau and as one of two assistant branch chiefs for the Branch. In this role, the AA III has significant responsibilities for the administration of critical accounting functions for CDSS, including the direct supervision of the existing fiscal and accounting systems, management of CALSTARS for CDSS and the completion of all federally required financial reports. The AA III also provides planning, direction and accountability to ensure the successful implementation of the County Expense Claim Reporting Information System (CECRIS) and the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) projects to meet the financial reporting and business needs of the Bureau as well as interfacing with the other organizations of the Branch.
For a copy of the duty statement click on the link in the right-hand column of this post. This position is effective July 1, 2017.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a standard application (STD. 678). In the Explanations section of the STD. 678, you must indicate your appointment eligibility (list, transfer, permissive reinstatement, etc.). All applicants must reference the Position# and Job Control# in the “Examinations” section of the STD. 678. A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ is limited to one single-sided page, must be in narrative form (no bullet points) and details 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.
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:
Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.
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.jobs.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:
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Department of Social Services
Attn: Department of Social Services
P. O. Box 944243 - MS 8-15-59
Sacramento,
CA
94244-2430
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Required Application Documents
Please submit the following items with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
- Statement of Qualifications - • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 to be considered for the position. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered and will not substitute for the SOQ.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• College Transcripts or Degree, if required, to show minimum qualifications are met. - Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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.
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:
Successful candidates will possess:
• Knowledge of the CDSS organization, programs and functions, particularly of those of the Administration Division.
• In-depth knowledge of federal cost allocation principles and the annual budget development and revision process.
• Experience in a management role in a large State Governmental accounting operation.
• Experience in planning, organizing, directing and overseeing the work of a large multidisciplinary group of professional and technical staff.
• Integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of fiscal systems and procedures, accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with the California State Accounting and Reporting System (CALSTARS) or Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) or other related automated fiscal systems.
• Strong analytical thinking, complex problem solving and time management skills as well as organizational awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Project, SharePoint, Access, Visio, etc.).
• Dependability, flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.
Please see the California Department of Human Resources website: www.calhr.ca.gov for further information on benefits.