What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CLAIM AUDITOR position at State Controller's Office?
- Conduct independent audits of complex claims, including research of State laws, policies and procedures to determine legality, accuracy, and payment authority of claims against the State Treasury.
- Verify payments comply with contract provisions, communicating with state agency personnel and other stakeholders to ensure payments are executed within the 15-day prompt payment act.
- Determine that claims contain the proper appropriation, fund, function and program in respect to the claimant agency.
- Independently approve claims within dollar thresholds established by office policy without the need for further review.
- Review state contracts for appropriate authorizations and approvals.
- Prepare complex written research summaries to identify and support claim corrections or returns as well as preparing claim correction letter correspondense.
- Review claim correction letters prepared by Senior Claim Auditors and Claim Auditors for accuracy, providing support and feedback as necessary.
- Assist with program development, training and updating current staff on new laws, policies, and procedures, etc.
- Review Senior Claim Auditor and Claim Auditor work within the unit to determine the quality and extent of audit work meets the SCO’s expectations and overall audit objectives.
- Review the work of other audit units to determine consistency of audit effort within the Operations Bureau.
- Serve as back-up for other APCAs or PCAs during their absence.
- Perform complex program-related special projects.
- Monitor changes of the FI$Cal system and the impact to the voucher system.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CLAIM AUDITOR
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
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Special Requirements
A resume is required.
A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see ‘Required Application Package Documents’ for instructions.
Take the required examination here: Assistant Principal Claim Auditor
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: 5/1/2025Who 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should be no longer than one page, single-spaced, using 12-point font and respond to the following prompt:
- Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills best qualify you for this position, including specifically what motivated you to apply.
A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or the application may not be considered and may not substitute for the SOQ. Applications received without the required documents may not be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
- Valid CA Driver's License
- In depth knowledge of FI$Cal.
- Team oriented with the ability to motivate and lead staff.
- Models exemplary organizational skills through positive responses to change.
- Ability to understand and relate to others while modeling personal credibility, ethics, and professional etiquette.
- Demonstrates positive attitude, spearheading challenges while inspiring and guiding others under pressure.
- Ensures information is clear, concise and timely communicated to the intended audience.
- Ability to be flexible in response to a changing workload, considers creative approaches and applies innovative solutions.
- Ability to adapt and collaborate, ensuring an inclusive workplace where values and diversity are embraced.
- Understands and uses appropriate technology tools to ensure duties are completed in compliance and to identify work process improvements.
- Provides exceptional customer service by resolving customer problems quickly and effectively, while continuing to improve business processes.
- Exceptional attendance and proven reliability.
- In depth knowledge of the State Administrative Manual, State Contracting Manual, and general audit standards.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Audits Recruitment
(916) 445-9232
AUDRecruitment@sco.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 Officer
(916) 324-2223
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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.
