Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time appointment for Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) in the Accounting Department.

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I, the Senior Accounting Officer Specialist performs professional accounting duties.  A professional accountant typically has responsibility for maintaining account records for organizational units and may have budgetary and/or business management control; exercises central fiscal control activities; prepares; review and analyzes all types of accounts and records of financial transactions and performs other related work. You will find additional information about the job in the duty statement.

Working Conditions

Office cubicle environment with computers, phones, copy and scanning machines.

Statement of Qualifications:

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of your education, training, experience and skills as it relates to the items outlined below and the essential functions of the position. The SOQ will be used to competitively evaluate each candidate. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed using a 12-point Arial font, 1-inch margins, and no more than two (2) pages in length. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements shall be disqualified. Applicants who do not provide answers to the below statements will be disqualified and their applications will not be considered.

1. Describe your education, training, and work experience that has prepared you to perform the day-to-day responsibilities of this position.
2. Describe your abilities to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
3. Provide specific examples of your knowledge and experience in preparing, tracking, clearing and reconciling. Also include any FI$Cal experience and accounting systems you have used.

Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application and a copy of your transcripts to Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, April 6, 2025.

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.  

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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 Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (475390) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.  Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.  Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.   Please submit only one application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  [email protected] .  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

**Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: **

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 and experience in general ledger accounting functions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of State Controller and Department of Finance requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with the Financial Information System of California (Fi$Cal).
• Ability to analyze accounting data and draw sound conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) classification. 

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.
• Other - Transcripts - Please submit a copy of your unnofficial transcripts. 
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of your education, training, experience and skills as it relates to the items outlined below and the essential functions of the position. The SOQ will be used to competitively evaluate each candidate and serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed using a 12-point Arial font, 1-inch margins, and no more than two (2) pages in length. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements shall be disqualified. Applicants who do not provide answers to the below statements will be disqualified and their applications will not be considered.
  1. Describe your education, training, and work experience that has prepared you to perform the day-to-day responsibilities of this position.
  2. Describe your abilities to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  3. Provide specific examples of your knowledge and experience in preparing, tracking, clearing and reconciling. Also include any FI$Cal experience and accounting systems you have used.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement,

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