ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Job Description and Duties Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I, (Supervisor) within the Local and Disaster Assistance Branch, the Associate Accounting Analyst independently performs the more difficult accounting duties related to payments processing, monitoring and financial management of state and federal grants. The Local Grants Assistance Division’s primary responsibilities include; financial management of 27 different grant programs; review payments of state and federal grants to sub grantee; cash draw and reconciliation of federal fund estimated at $1 billion per year; submits quarterly Federal Financial Reports for approximately 161 federal grant awards; and assists on completion of the State Financial Statements. Must have extensive knowledge of the state’s Uniform accounting system Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal), state and related federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Must have a strong fiscal education and background; exercise good wiring skills; follow oral and written direction be responsive to the needs of the public and employees of CalOES and other agencies; analyze situation and take effective action using initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgement. Must work with limited supervision. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Application Package RequirementsTo have your application considered for this job opportunity: • List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. • List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678. • Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours. • You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete. • SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter. • Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service. If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail. **A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.****All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.****We encourage applicants to apply electronically.** Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Extensive knowledge of the state’s uniform accounting system Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal), state and related federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. • Strong fiscal education and background. • Exercise good writing skills. • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency (especially in Excel). • Follow oral and written directions. • Be responsive to the needs of the public and employees of CalOES and other agencies. • Analyze situations and take effective action using initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment. • Be able to work with limited supervision.