Fiscal Control Analyst

Under the general supervision of the Financial Accountant II, the Associate Accounting Analyst utilizes the knowledge of State of California laws, fiscal accounting rules, and regulations contained in the State Administrative Manual, the Uniform Codes Manual, governmental accounting principles and procedures prescribed by the State Controller's Office (SCO) or as required by law. The incumbent will be responsible for professional accounting activities related to analyzing appropriateness of transactions, approving expenditures, certifying availability of cash, reporting of accounting records, and maintaining control records of the State's Central Control Accounting System. Operating at the full journey level, the incumbent exercises a high degree of independence and performs a full range of professional accounting duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Utilize independence and proficiency to handle professional and technical accounting assignments.

• Analyze and reconcile complex accounting transactions and reports processed through or received by the State's Central Control Accounting System and FI$Cal. Ensure accounting transactions comply with accounting policies and government codes to process through the system accurately, while producing the necessary results.

• Use various state manuals such as State Administrative Manual, Uniform Code Manual, Manual of State Funds and other Government Codes to maintain accounting records, monitor appropriation balances, analyze appropriateness of transactions, approve expenditures and verify availability of cash. Perform reviews of financial transactions for posting in the control records and ensures conformity to legal authority, financial accounting principles and practices.

• Communicate with internal and external business partners to resolve specific problematic accounting issues and explain rules, regulation and/or procedures relating to the maintenance of the State's Central Control Accounting System. Advise external business partners by providing solutions to specific accounting problems that result when an agency's request cannot be honored due to existing laws and regulations, accounting rules and procedures, or a deficiency in cash or appropriation balances.

• Perform sensitive daily cash reconciliations to ensure timely release of daily investment claims. Communicate with internal and external business partners to resolve time-sensitive issues related to the release of the investment claims.

• Perform special projects applying accounting and auditing principles and procedures, as assigned by the Division or Bureau management.

• Ensures that the existing procedures continue to meet the requirements of the State's Central Control Accounting System, specialized fiscal control accounting records, and FI$Cal. Identifies system improvements and errors related to accounting transaction data input. Provides recommendations of how specific accounting processes can be improved and operational tasks could be streamlined. Upon management approval, document and implement new processes or changes to current processes.

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

Working Conditions

• Free Parking.

• Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-445445

Position #(s):
051-420-4588-036

Working Title:
Fiscal Control Analyst

Classification:
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST $6,146.00 - $7,698.00 A

# 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

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Special Requirements

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

Take the Associate Accounting Analyst examination here:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1529

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: 8/23/2024
Who May Apply
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). 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 Office, A.M.
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
Attn: Human Resources Office, A.M.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, 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

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:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft.

• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions, and make recommendations.

• Ability to organize and establish workload priorities, work well under pressure, and exercise initiative and flexibility.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with others.

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures.

• Knowledge and experience with personal computers and Microsoft Office.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and a positive attitude.

• Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

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
LXiong@sco.ca.gov

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 Officer
(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.