ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Sup),the Accounting Officer (Specialist) will perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial records for agency activities.

The Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for reviewing capitation payment invoices and processing monthly capitation payment groups through the automated payment system in accordance with the procedural and statutory guidelines, preparing and distributing monthly capitation payment reports, researching and responding to payment-related inquiries, serving as a liaison with the Department's Accounting Office to resolve problems related to managed care payments, developing and maintaining routine and capitation payment data reports for various needs, reviewing and manually updating various contract data in the system and performing other duties as required. Incumbents may exercise moderate control in the administration of established policies and procedures, and may have on-going contacts with program managers, control agencies, local governmental jurisdictions, vendors, and members of the public.

This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person and site-based a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95814

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

This position is located in the MCOD, Managed Care Internal Operations Branch, Capitation Payment & Quality Control Section at 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA.

Department Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/

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: 2/24/2025

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - See Statement of Qualifications Section.
• Other - Cover Letter.