ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking an Associate Accounting Analyst to maintain fiscal integrity under GAAP and GASB guidelines in a hybrid telework environment.

The role develops, tests, and implements the Department’s Indirect Rate Proposal (ICRP) and ensures accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation of the Department’s books of record, with attention to year-end tasks and reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required (Statement of Qualifications).
• Cover Letter is required.
• Unofficial transcripts may be requested for verification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fiscal integrity per GAAP, GASB and regulations.
• Develop, test, and implement the Indirect Rate Proposal (ICRP).
• Record and reconcile transactions in the department's financial book of record.
• Perform complex analytical accounting duties and ensure year-end reporting.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Budgeting

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530052

Position #(s): 900-081-4588-XXX

Working Title: Associate Accounting Analyst

Classification: ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent maintains fiscal integrity in accordance with sound accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Administrative Manual (SAM), and State and Federal regulations. Incumbent is responsible for developing, testing, and implementing the Department’s Indirect Rate Proposal (ICRP) consistent with Title 2 in the Code of Federal Regulations, State Senate Bill 45, and the State Administrative Manual. Records and reconciles assigned transactions posted to the Department’s financial book of record. Responsible for independently performing the most complex analytical accounting duties. The incumbent has in-depth knowledge of fund accounting, financial reporting requirements, budget act language and related legislation, coding structure for financial controls, and financial statements. Vacation may be restricted during July and August due to year end tasks and financial reporting deadlines.

PARF 81-27-0031 / JC 530052

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Accounting Analyst exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
• Cover Letter is required

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe how your education and work experience makes you qualified for this position. Please provide specific examples of your knowledge and experience with monthly reconciliation, year-end financial reporting and accounting systems and applications you have used.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).