Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Are you good with numbers and passionate about using your accounting education in a meaningful way? Consider serving the students of California by joining the California Department of Education (CDE) Accounting Team. We manage a large number and variety of funding types which can provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience, expand your knowledge and grow in your state accounting career.

This position serves as a lead over the Cashier and Time Accounting units.

Assists Time Accounting in working with program to ensure all timesheets are recorded timely; Reconciliation of Retirement Buyout and Salary Advances; Reclass GL108 transactions to ensure all entries are zeroed out from the holding account.

Assist the Cashiers Office serving as a backup Cashier. This includes processing deposits, operating the cash register to record sales of Travel Advances, Salary Advances, and Accounts Receivable Payments; Distributing Office Revolving Fund (ORF) and General cash checks to vendors and Employees.

Ensure all deposits are made timely in accordance with state rules and regulations. This assignment requires knowledge of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), State Administrative Manual, and state cash control rules, and departmental procedures and requires initiative and judgment in handling customer service issues, accurate handling of cash, and a large volume of checks.

CDE is located at 15th and N Street in downtown Sacramento. We are conveniently located near the State Capitol and Capitol park, as well as to many restaurants and Light Rail.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office

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:

• Knowledge of federal funds.

• Good organizational skills.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

• Knowledge of FI$Cal

• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

• Work cooperatively with others.

• Demonstrate interest in assuming increasing responsibility.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program, Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website: 

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended .
• Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.
• DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the “From” and “To” employment dates, “Hours Per Week”, employer contact information, and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• For general information about getting a job with the state, please view the job series videos here: .

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 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 -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

  T he SOQ is a narrative discussion (not a bulleted summary) prepared by the applicant describing how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify you for the position.

  When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each bulleted item and explain your answers thoroughly.

  • Describe how your accounting background makes you a good fit for this position

  • Describe your career goals and where you see yourself in the next (5) years

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