ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

The California Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving and supporting Californians in need. They are seeking an Associate Accounting Analyst to support the County Claims Unit by completing complex accounting tasks and maintaining fiscal integrity in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex tasks and assignments related to the federally approved County Welfare Departments’ Cost Allocation Plan for direct and indirect costs
• Analyze state and federal regulations to develop appropriate cost processes
• Become the subject matter expert in the development and implementation of the County Expense Claim Reporting Information System
• Maintain the program codes database
• Consolidate and upload county administrative claims
• Responsible for analytical tasks, assignments, and studies involving cost accounting sub-systems

Skills

• A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position
• Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position
• You must submit a standard application (STD. 678)
• In the ‘Examinations' section of the STD. 678, you must indicate your appointment eligibility (list, transfer, permissive reinstatement, etc.) and reference the Position number and Job Control (JC) number
• The SOQ must: be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1” margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages; be in narrative form (no bullet points); and detail your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position
• Applicants are encouraged to provide unofficial transcripts
• Only complete applications that include a SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed
• You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)
• You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete
• If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification
• If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
• Final Filing Date: 4/18/2026
• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)
• SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
• 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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
• When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included
• If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below

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