Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a repost of previous JC-438273. If you applied to that JC before, you do not need to reapply.

*HYBIRD TELEWORK SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT CALHFA'S DISCRETION. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY AND IS BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS. *

At CalHFA we embrace a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for everyone by building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. CalHFA believes that diversity provides a competitive advantage, strengthens our innovative capacity, and enhances our ability to succeed and grow.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION Fiscal Services Division is responsible for the safeguard of the California Housing Finance Agency’s (CalHFA) cash and investments and provides financial information to the Executive Team that is vital to the management of the Agency's products and programs. Each year Fiscal Services Division works with an independent accounting firm to prepare the audit of the Agency's financial data. The Fiscal Services Division is comprised of five units, Operating, Budgets and Insurance, Financial Reporting and Bond Administration, Single Family Accounting, Multifamily Accounting, and Special Projects Unit. The Special Projects Unit is responsible for unique assignments that do not fall under the responsibility of Single-Family Accounting or Multifamily Accounting Units.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting tasks requiring knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, relating to General Ledger activities, account reconciliation, cash receipts and disbursements, and mortgage loan administration.
Please Note
Information from resume will not be use in the evaluating process. All candidates must submit Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). Candidates who do not thoroughly complete and provide adequate information in the EMPLOYMENT HISTORY SECTION will not be considered for employment.

**CANDIDATES THAT ARE NEW TO STATE EMPLOYMENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY RANGE OF THE  CLASSICATION.**

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Working Conditions

CalHFA is a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is a block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. CalHFA employees also have access to the gym located in the building.

Special Requirements

All applicants must provide a Supplemental Application.  Failure to address the  highlighted  question(s) below will disqualify an applicant from consideration .

Please note that résumés, cover letters or a prewritten Supplemental Application that does not answer the question(s) below will not be accepted.

The Supplemental Application must:

• Be in 12-point font

• Be no more than one (1) page in length

• Include the question below with your response.

Please be sure to address the following question:

After reviewing the duty statement, please explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you the most qualified candidate for this position.

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE:

Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at  Accounting Officer (Specialist)or 

OR

BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE:

Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE :

Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience working as an Accounting Officer or a similar position in the accounting department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Familiarity working with accounting software such as Quickbooks, Oracle, GP.
• Outstanding understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional mathematical skills.
• Good critical reasoning abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Good time management abilities

Benefits

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

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.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application -

  All interested applicants are required to submit a Supplemental Application with their application. Please follow the instructions provided. Failure to follow the instructions will exclude you from the interview process . 

  When completing your Supplemental Application, please DO NOT provide a single narrative response. Each Supplemental Application question should be addressed separately for consideration. Additionally, each response should be numbered clearly indicate which Supplemental Application question you are responding to. Resumes do not take place of the Supplemental Application. 
  Failure to address the highlighted question(s) below will disqualify an applicant from consideration .
  Please be sure to address the following question:
  After reviewing the duty statement, please explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you the most qualified candidate for this position. 

Job Tags

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