Accountant I (Specialist)

Positions are located in the city of Sacramento .
This is a continuance of previous advertisement originally posted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
The DOR Accounting Services Branch is seeking three Accountant I (Specialists) to perform the more difficult semi- professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable. The Accountant I (Specialists) are expected to consistently exercise a degree of initiative, independence, and originality in support of financial services operations and DOR's mission.
Are you seeking an opportunity to play an integral part of a team where you can:
• Help Accounting Services successfully fulfill and support DOR's mission?
• Use your passion and enhance your skills in ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the Federal and State administrative requirements?
• Have the flexibility, freedom, and support for professional development and growth to maximize departmental and personal goals?
If yes, apply and tell us why!
Application Package:
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:
• Electronic State Employment Application. 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.
• Supplemental Application (Instructions below)
• Resume
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 Job Code #:
JC-383046
Position #(s):
813-003-4177-XXX
Working Title:
Accountant I (Specialist)
Classification:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,708.00 - $4,641.00 A
# of Positions:
4
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
Join us in our Sacramento location within walking distance of the Golden 1 Center, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and a variety of restaurants and shops in Sacramento. Enjoy a great work environment with an onsite fitness center with locker rooms and showers. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

• We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
• We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
• We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
• We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
• We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Include JC#383046 / POS#813-003-4177-XXX 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.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

• Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it
• Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application.
• Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only.

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 Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 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.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 Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Personnel JC-383046
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel JC-383046
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application - Applicants must submit a Supplemental Application (SA) for the hiring manager's review. Your SA will be a determining factor in scoring your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will proceed to the hiring interview. The SA should be typed and no longer than 2 pages, 12-point Arial font.
  Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for the position to address the following points:
  1. Describe a situation when you made an accounting error and the steps you took to resolve it.
  2. Give an example of how you stay organized with shifting priorities and deadlines.

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:
• Knowledge of basic principles of accounting and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with processing vendor/contractor payments.
• Apply rules and regulations to specific cases.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Dependable, motivated, organized, and able to multi-task
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to be flexible in a complex environment.
• Manage multiple and/or changing priorities in a fast paced/deadline driven environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Fi$Cal (bonus).
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Pension through CALPERS
• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Medical benefits into retirement
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .
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Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Loretta Angel Mubarak
(916) 558-5709 ext:
LorettaAngel.Mubarak@dor.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.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.