Are you a passionate accounting professional with an interest in state accounting principles and practices? Do you possess strong attention to detail and consultative skills?
If so, you should consider applying to the Accounting Analyst opening within the Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit (FSCU) here at the Department of Finance!
*Title:* Accounting Analyst
*Company: *The State of California, Department of Finance
*Unit: *Financial Systems and Consulting Unit (FSCU)
*Application Deadline:* December 22, 2023
*Application Link: (Please Note, only applications submitted at this link will be considered) *
https://www.
calcareers.
ca.
gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.
aspx?JobControlId=404778
Under general supervision of a Supervising Administrative Analyst, this position is responsible for performing analytical and consultative duties, including but not limited to: studies related to statewide fiscal and accounting policies and procedures; providing assistance to departments in solving accounting problems; providing fiscal and accounting consultation and advice to departments; developing training materials and conducting formal classroom training; providing outreach, training, and consultation to departmental accounting offices; and participating in analytical studies and improvement projects related to the state’s accounting practices.
*This position will also assist FSCU in promoting and advancing the vision of a premier accounting consulting entity, including the following:*
* Proactively develop and set sound fiscal and accounting policies and processes.
* Represent and negotiate on behalf of the state on various accounting issues.
* Advocate the state’s accounting interests in various venues, including national accounting conferences and forums.
* Provide a forum for the state’s accountants to exchange ideas and address common interests and concerns.
* Ensure the state’s accounting workforce is well-trained and skilled.
* Lead or participate in task forces in solving complex accounting problems.
*Desirable Qualifications:*
* Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures:
o Governmental accounting and budgeting
o Principles of electronic data processing; principles of policy formulation; statistical methods; principles of finance; business law; principles of business management.
* Ability to:
o Apply accounting principles and practices; analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
o Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
o Prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports.
o Apply principles of finance and develop financial policy and apply statistical methods.
o Analyze a variety of accounting data; identify trends, make projections, and draw conclusions.
o Make sound decisions and recommendations with regard to accounting problems.
o Work closely with operating managers to identify accounting office capabilities as they apply to a variety of program needs; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work; interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures, and communicate effectively.
*Education Requirement:*
Please Refer to Cal HR Accounting Analyst Series Requirement:
*https://www.
calhr.
ca.
gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/4582.
aspx*
_*For any questions or additional information on this or any of our other openings, please reach out to the Department of Finance Recruiting Team @ DOFRecruiting@dof.
ca.
gov!*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,012.
00 - $6,214.
00 per month
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814
Whatsapp
