What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST position at Department of Health Care Access and Information?
Hybrid Telework Opportunity
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You will find additional information about the job in the 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
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
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.
Special Requirements
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: 5/2/2025Who 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.
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with your application addressing the questions below in order to be considered for this position (Resumes do not take place of the SOQ). Your SOQ must list the questions and the responses, and it should not be more than two pages in length, 11-point font:
- Please describe your experience preparing and analyzing reports containing complex financial data, with maintaining transactions, reviewing coding and processing corrections.
- Please describe your accounting experience with Federal Trust fund.
- Please describe your experience with agency fund reconciliation, month-end and year-end closing activities.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in preparing and analyzing reports containing complex financial data.
- Experience with Federal Trust Fund.
- Experience with Fund, Agency, and Cash Reconciliations.
- Experience with Year End Activities and preparing Financial Statements.
- Experience with automated accounting systems.
- Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations, work independently and as part of the team.
- Demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Knowledge in agency fund reconciliations, year-end activities, GAAP reporting and analyzing accounting records.
- Shows initiative in making work improvements, identifying and correcting errors, initiates work activities.
- Ability to be flexible in a complex environment with multiple priorities and successfully completes work assignments and meets deadlines as required by plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrates a commitment to performing work in a confidential manner and keep self and management informed of important issues, problems and events.
Benefits
To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website.
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:
Amanda Herman
(916) 326-3228
HRClassAndPay@hcai.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:EEO Office
(916) 326-3261
eeo@hcai.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.
Additional Application Requirements
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.
Examination Information for Classification
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.
