Job Description and Duties

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN: Hybrid Telework Option

Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Under close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent performs technical and semi-professional accounting work in the maintenance and reporting of financial records for specialized agency activities in the Tax and Securities Unit within the Revenue Section in the Financial and Business Management Division - Accounting Services Bureau. The incumbent is primarily responsible for processing, logging, maintaining, and review of tax returns and associated transaction requests.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Step 1 - If you have not taken the ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

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Step 2 - submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a high-rise office building

• Ability to lift 5-10 pounds without a reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work in a shared internal office space.

• The incumbent will telework according to the California Department of Insurance's Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427242

Position #(s):

413-174-1741-001

Working Title:

Accounting Technician

Classification:

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

$3,543.00 - $4,440.00 A

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Insurance is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the

ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING SERVICES SERVICES BRANCH

Financial & Business Management Division

Accounting Services Bureau

Location: Sacramento

If you want to be part of a fast-paced collaborative team,

in a REMOTE-CENTERED environment,

we want to hear from you!

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Transcript showing required classes - or additional experience to substitute for required education.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link above.

• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees

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: 4/29/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Insurance

Attn: Classifications & Consultation

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance

Classifications & Consultation

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences.

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Strong clerical and experience using office equipment.

• Ability to communicate both in writing and orally.

• Ability to work independently and work well with teams.

• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.

• Detail oriented, focused on accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

Benefits

CDI offers many benefits including the following:

• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• On the Job Training

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Commute Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to you as a state employee!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Classifications & Consultation Unit

(916) 492-3300

cdijobinquiries@insurance.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) 492-3024

Shannon.Flynn@insurance.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.

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.