Job Description and Duties

Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Under the general direction of a Financial Accountant III or IV, the Financial Accountant II will act as a supervisor over staff performing technical and professional financial accounting activities; performing reconciliation and validation activities for accounting system conversion; and developing desk procedures, training curriculum, and guidelines for a variety of statewide financial accounting and reporting activities.

This position resides within the Bureau of State Government Reporting and will perform duties associated with the implementation of the statewide FI$Cal Project which is replacing the State's current financial accounting and reporting systems.

For more information, view JOB #1953 at the following link: http://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_about_jobs.html.

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

Working Conditions

The option for Hybrid telework is available upon completion of training period.

Free Parking

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-431316

Position #(s):

051-420-4192-018

Working Title:

Financial Accountant II

Classification:

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT II

$8,161.00 - $10,141.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

State Accounting and Reporting Division

Department Information

Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about? Looking for work in an inviting work environment? If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination Constitutional employer within the State of California. To learn more about the SCO, visit: https://www.sco.ca.gov/index.html.

To ensure your application package is received, candidates are encouraged to submit their application package online.

Please fill out our How'd You Hear About Us survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZKWMNW

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: 5/22/2024

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:

State Controller's Office

Attn: Human Resources

• AM

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

• AM

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Applications must be received in HR, postmarked or submitted online by the final filing date.

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

• Statement of Qualifications -

The SOQ must be typed in Arial font, 12-point size, and be single-spaced on 8.5" x 11" paper with one-inch margins. The SOQ can be no more than one (1) page in length, must indicate "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the page, must identify the candidate's name at the top of the page, and must specifically address the topic listed below. Resumes are not acceptable as a substitute for the SOQ.

• Please describe your experience preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing financial statements.

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:

• Experience in implementing or operating in FI$Cal, PeopleSoft, or similar large governmental ERP system.

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.

• Ability to supervise professional accounting staff and train staff on accounting matters.

• Excellent communication skills, initiative, dependability, and ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to multi-task and lead others effectively.

• Degree in Accountancy or Business Administration.

• Certified Public Accountant.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Lucy Xiong

(916) 323-6455

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:

SCO EEO OFFICE

(916) 324-2223

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.