ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa Financial Services Department has a permanent full-time vacancy for an Accounting Officer (Specialist). The Accounting Officer (Specialist) reports to the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) and performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial records for agency activities, such as maintain accounting records for funds administered by the department; prepare, review and analyze financial reports, statements, accounts and records; maintain the General Ledgers, reconcile the General Ledger to the State Controller's Office (SCO); reviews expenditures against allotments. Incumbents may exercise moderate control in the administration of established policies and procedures, and may have on-going contact with program managers, control agencies, local governmental jurisdictions, Federal Government, vendors and members of the public.

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.

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.

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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