ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

The California Department of Health Care Services provides health care services and supports California’s health care safety net. The Payroll Desk Support Accountant I (Specialist) provides accounting support for the Service Center and FI$Cal Support Unit, including payroll check distribution, reconciliation of checks and payment documents, and processing master payroll documents.

What you'll do:

• The role of the Payroll Desk Support is to provides a full range of accounting support services for the Service Center and FI$Cal Support Unit
• This includes the distribution of payroll checks in all areas, reconciling all type of checks received with documents of claim payments and garnishment, processing master payroll documents

What they're looking for:

• The role of the Payroll Desk Support is to provides a full range of accounting support services for the Service Center and FI$Cal Support Unit
• This role requires daily in-office attendance
• Typical work requires prolonged sitting using a computer, calculator, and telephone, and interaction with co-workers and outside vendors
• Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
• The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position
• The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant's ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing
• The SOQ must be typed, numbered, no more than two pages in length, Arial font size 12, with 1” margins, single-spaced, including your first and last name at the top right corner of the page
• Describe how your education and work experience make you qualified for this position
• Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful for this specific position
• Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position
• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

Benefits:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Learning and training opportunities within the Fiscal program