Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off) , please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission .

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (AAI), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) (AO) performs the professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the Grants Disbursement Unit (GDU) and assist with performing the maintenence of accounts and financial record for California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). The essential duties include reviewing grant agreements, disbursement requests, processing grant disbursement vouchers, reconciling grant expenditures, communicating and resolving grant issues with grant internal and external stakeholders.

Working Conditions

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in high-rise building
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods. 
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.) 

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:

• Accounting principles, methods and procedures 
• Apply general accounting principles and practices 
• Interpret and apply rules and regulations of control agencies related to both State and Federal Grants 
• Fi$cal Knowledge
• Research data, draw sound conclusions, and adopt an effective course of action
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Multi-task, work under time constraints with attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Maintain confidential information within office parameters
• Possess strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills

Benefits

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

• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Convenient to public transportation

Experience and Education

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), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,

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