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SalaryThe Department of State Hospitals - Napa has multiple vacancies for full-time, permanent Accountant I's (Specialist) in the Trust Office. The Accountant I (Specialist) reports to the Accounting Officer Supervisor and performs difficult semi-professional accounting work and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a state department (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash disbursements; and to do other related work.)
Important characteristics include punctuality, good attendance, positive attitude, good verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, customer service oriented, and the ability to be cross trained on multiple desks.
Appications will be accepted on a flow basis and are due by the established cutoff periods to be considered for an interview. Established cutoff periods are: October 12, 2023, November 2, 2023, November 23, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 4, 2024 and January 25, 2024.Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. Position will be filled based upon budget approval.
You must first obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process.You can view the requirements and take the exam for list eligibility by visiting: This is an exam bulletin for Accountant 1 Specialist (ca.gov)
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
- Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678
- Education required to meet the minimum qualifications - will require transcripts submitted with application STD. 678.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
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 FilledWho May 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 Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of financial record keeping; basic principles of accounting; office methods, procedures, and equipment; governmental accounting principles and procedures.
Ability to: Apply rules and regulations to specific cases; operate common office appliances used in financial record-keeping work; analyze and draw logical conclusions; dictate correspondence.
Extensive experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Benefits
Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at https://www.calpers.ca.gov/.
Free Parking
Free on-site gym
On-site childcare
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Kimberly Silva-Sole
(707) 253-5953
Kimberly.Silva-Sole@dsh.ca.gov
Please 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.
EEO Contact:Tiffani Emerson-Morris
(707) 253-5562
tiffani.emersionmorris@dsh.ca.gov
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.
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.
