Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Financial Management Division Central Accounting Team is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA). In this role, the individual will independently perform a wide range of complex technical tasks related to accounting systems and financial operations. Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining accounting subsystems and databases, ensuring they are accurate, functional and up to date
• Providing technical support for accounting-related systems, offering guidance to internal teams and stakeholders as needed.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and implementing new or revised accounting procedures and subsystems, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and operational goals
• Supporting CDPH leadership by offering expertise on fiscal policies and procedures
• Conducting special studies and preparing in-depth accounting analysis reports for unique needs, such as: Cost and Billing System (CAB) Labor, CAB Office of Technology Services (OTECH), Indirect Cost Rate for Local Health Jurisdictions, Department Wide Reporting, Legal Service Allocation, Manual Allocations
• Generating financial and operational reports within the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), supporting transparency and decision-making
• Performing other related duties to support the overall financial operations of the department

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting systems, and a desire to contribute to the financial effectiveness of public health initiatives.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I of the Central Accounting Services Unit – Systems Unit.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Telework Information :

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

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) 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.

A completed State application (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 # 481444 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 Examination/Employment Application (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.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Visio)

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your state application. Please answer the question below. Please ensure that your response is written in Arial 12pt font and is less than 2 pages. PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaires, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters, and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

Please describe how your experience, education and skills make you the ideal candidate 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .

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Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote job, Shift work,

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