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California Highway Patrol · 1 day ago

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$3,934/mo - $4,923/mo

California Highway Patrol (CHP) is dedicated to providing safety, service, and security, and is seeking an Accountant I (Specialist) to manage financial documentation and ensure accuracy in accounting processes. The role involves reviewing cashiering documents, analyzing tax seizure warrants, maintaining ledgers, and preparing vouchers for reimbursements.

Law EnforcementPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews all cashiering input documents for accuracy

Analyzes Tax Seizure and assets forfeiture warrants and documents, maintains ledgers and prepares vouchers to reimburse appropriate agencies and remit reports to the interested parties

Posts entries per the code 11 report, State Controller’s Office (SCO) payroll deductions of uniform installments by graduating cadets

Accesses the bank's remote deposit website, scans and reviews checks received for California Highway Patrol and Board of Pilot Commissioners to be electronically deposited into their bank accounts

Analyzes cash receipts to determine appropriate classification (revenue, abatement, and/or reimbursement), codes each item in compliance with Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal)

Balances deposit to the input documents submitted by other accounting units for FI$Cal

Researches original input documents to trace identity and correct errors

Determines appropriate FI$Cal coding and prepares input documents to correct the errors

Initiates refunds and prepares vouchers for overpayments

Prepares counter receipt for all sales and monies received at Cashier’s counter, prepares weekly transmittal for Fiscal Management Section and attach all the supporting documentation

Creates and maintains customer's in FI$Cal

Assures accuracy and makes corrections as requested from other Fiscal Management Section Units

Qualification

Accounting principlesFI$Cal knowledgeCash handlingExcel proficiencyOrganizational skillsPC knowledgeWord proficiencyOutlook proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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

Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered

Preferred

Good organizational skills

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Strong personal computer knowledge

The ability to communicate tactfully and effectively

Knowledge with excel, word, outlook and other programs

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station.

Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.