Associate Accounting Analyst

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Excellent CalPERS state pension plan

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance for

employee or the employee's family

Job summary

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks an Associate Accounting Analyst to handle complex accounting duties related to payments processing and financial management of state and federal grants. The role requires extensive FI$Cal experience, rigorous fiscal education, and strong writing skills.

Working within the Local Grants Assistance Division, the analyst will monitor grant program finances, prepare federal reports, and support the State Financial Statements with

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of FI$Cal (Financial Information System of California).
• Strong fiscal education and background.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Be responsive to the needs of the public and CalOES employees and other agencies.
• Ability to analyze situations and act with initiative and good judgement; work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage payments processing for state and federal grants.
• Monitor financial management of 27 grant programs.
• Reconcile federal fund estimates and prepare quarterly Federal Financial Reports for ~161 grants.
• Assist in completing the State Financial Statements.
• Apply knowledge of FI$Cal, laws, rules, and procedures to daily tasks.

Skills

FI$Cal knowledge

Writing skills

Excel

Follow directions

Responsiveness to public/employees

Initiative/resourcefulness

Work with limited supervision

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I, (Supervisor) within the Local and Disaster Assistance Branch, the Associate Accounting Analyst independently performs the more difficult accounting duties related to payments processing, monitoring and financial management of state and federal grants. The Local Grants Assistance Division’s primary responsibilities include; financial management of 27 different grant programs; review payments of state and federal grants to sub grantee; cash draw and reconciliation of federal fund estimated at $1 billion per year; submits quarterly Federal Financial Reports for approximately 161 federal grant awards; and assists on completion of the State Financial Statements. Must have extensive knowledge of the state’s Uniform accounting system Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal), state and related federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Must have a strong fiscal education and background; exercise good wiring skills; follow oral and written direction be responsive to the needs of the public and employees of CalOES and other agencies; analyze situation and take effective action using initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgement. Must work with limited supervision. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business needs. Department Information The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees. The Finance & Logistics Administration Directorate oversees sections managing Cal OES operations including budgeting, fiscal analysis, accounting, grants management, human resources, labor relations, staff recruitment, examinations, organization and professional development, disaster and internal logistics support. The Directorate is comprised of four sections: Administrative Services, Human Resources, Grants Management and Logistics. In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites. More information may be found here: Finance & Administration | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

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:

• Extensive knowledge of the state's uniform accounting system Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal), state and related federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong fiscal education and background.
• Exercise good writing skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency (especially in Excel).
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Be responsive to the needs of the public and employees of CalOES and other agencies.
• Analyze situations and take effective action using initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
• Be able to work with limited supervision.

Benefits

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station