ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

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Additional Application Instructions:

An electronic application package submitted through your Cal Career account are highly recommended. Applications submitted electronically must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. A completed application package must be received in the Human Resources Branch or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following:

• On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” Section.
• Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application STD. 678.
• For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
• Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package.

Failure to provide the information listed above may disqualify you from consideration for this recruitment.

All required documents listed in the “Required Application Documents” section must be submitted.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your Cal Career account, please mail the required application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Mailed applications must include a signature.

If you are using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position, please submit a copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or diploma. An official, sealed college transcript(s) will be required upon appointment to the position.

For all questions regarding your Cal Careers account, you may contact the Cal Career Unit at 1-(866) 844-8671.

All other questions you can send an email to personnelhelp@dcss.ca.gov or call 1-916-464-5200.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions

In addition to the required documentation listed above, a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. Please see the Statement of Qualifications and Instructions section below for more detailed instructions.

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:

Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required will be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Must be typed
• 1” Margins
• Font must be Arial 12-point (not higher or lower)
• Not to exceed two pages
• Single-sided, Single-spaced
• Indicate the corresponding criteria number for each response

CRITERIA/CRITERION:

• Provide examples of how and when you have used analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve accounting discrepancies or clear reconciling items.
• Describe your experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including management, auditors, and other accounting staff. How do you ensure effective communication?