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Form of workCandidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Under the direction of the Controller, the incumbent independently performs a full range of average to difficult investment analysis and research to provide recommendations on a variety of investment actions; review the transactions records to resolve problems pertaining to the transactions of third-party investment managers; coordinate activities among external investment managers, the Custodian, and various investment consultants to assure proper reporting of CEA's assets; maintain a cash management system; conduct analysis using market data and economic information from various resources and producting analysis for purchase/sale decisions; monitors the selection, purchase, trade, and subsequent asset management of securities; formulates, recommends, and implements investment policies and strategies; and works on financial transactions that are average to complex in nature.
The Financial Accountant I will analyze the most complex financial accounting transactions, policies and Financial Reporting processes, and create the budgets for both the CEA and the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP). The incumbent directly prepares the annual and other periodic financial reports for the CEA and the CRMP that are required from multiple state agencies, including State Controller's Office (SCO), Department of Insurance (DOI), and the Legislature, in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Pronouncements, Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and related State law, rules and regulations. The Financial Reporting Specialist will be required to work with internal and external auditors on CEA's annual audits, including responding to the inquires by providing adequate and accurate financial information to address questions and/or resolve findings from internal/external auditors, etc.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
In accordance with Government Code 14200, telework may be available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT I
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-406441
Position #(s):
341-310-4191-xxx
Working Title:
Financial Reporting Specialist
Classification:
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT I $6,890.00 - $8,559.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
*FREE PARKING (Parking garage attached to building)*
The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) is a not-for-profit public instrumentality of the State of California. CEA has two main operations. First, CEA is authorized by law to issue residential earthquake insurance. We educate Californians about earthquake risk, provide mitigation opportunities and resources for existing residences, and make available fairly-priced insurance policies that provide for repairs, rebuilding, and recovery after earthquake-caused loss. Second, CEA is the Administrator of the California Wildfire Fund (CWF), a catastrophe fund created by the Legislature in 2019 to provide a source of funding for survivors of wildfires caused by large electrical utility companies. While privately financed, CEA's earthquake insurance business is publicly managed by a Governing Board consisting of the Governor, Treasurer, and Insurance Commissioner, and two ex officio members appointed by leaders in the Legislature, and its CWF Administrator duties are overseen by the California Catastrophe Response Council (CCRC), a nine-member oversight body created in 2019 when the CWF was created. CEA operates outside the state budget and thus is not subject to many governmental reporting and regulatory requirements, but may employ civil servants.
California Earthquake Authority
801 K Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Department Website: https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/
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: 12/18/2023
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
CA Earthquake Authority
Attn: Rachel Gonzales
801 K Street
Suite 1000
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Earthquake Authority
Rachel Gonzales
801 K Street
Suite 1000
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- School Transcripts
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
In addition to being part of an exciting and vital mission of helping 39.5 million California homeowners and renters reduce their risk of earthquake damage and loss, CEA offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce.
For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/
Human Resources Contact:
Rachel Gonzales
(916) 291-8519
rgonzales@calquake.com
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ben Kirwan
(916) 204-0858
bkirwan@calquake.com
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:
EEO Officer
(916) 661-5400
eeo@calquake.com
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.
Application Information
The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-406441 and Financial Reporting Specialist, 341-310-4191-XXX in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)
Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list.
NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
Location
The Earthquake Authority headquarters building is located in the Renaissance Building, downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and K Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer's market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.
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.
