Accounting Systems Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing financial operations support. The Associate Administrative Analyst – Accounting Systems – position is responsible for the research, design, development, and implementation of new accounting systems, including those that compliment or interface with Fi$CAL. This includes the development and design of custom reports, web-based applications and content, and other financial information delivery efforts. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I Supervisor. Additional Benefits of working at CDPH include:

• Remote-friendly, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development technical skills training
• Strong mentorship & coaching support

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

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Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control # 426006  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email    for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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 with FI$Cal Chart of Accounts, SpeedCharts, Employee Master File Database and cost tables.
• Experience in reviewing coding requests, providing recommendations for management to make approval decisions.
• Ability to assist management in preparing year-end closing and new year start-up schedules and monitoring financial activities.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

The SOQ must be submitted along with the State Application. Please answer items 1-3.  The SOQ should be no longer than 2 pages.

1. Describe how your experience, education, knowledge, and skills make you the ideal candidate for this position.
2. Describe your organizational, research, analytical, and communication skills.
3. Describe your experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, and your ability to maintain flexibility and meet tight deadlines.  

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .