Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Staff Administrative Analyst (Accounting Systems), the Associate Administrative Analyst (Accounting Systems) will perform the more complex technological studies related to the implementation of Department of Justice (DOJ) and statewide fiscal and accounting systems. The incumbent works with the Fiscal Systems Unit staff, providing guidance and recommendations to management on the impacts of new systems and designs solutions to support DOJ’s mission, while advising management on accounting fiscal system problems. The Associate Administrative Analyst also corresponds with control agencies and data centers to set criteria required to implement the electronic exchange of data. The incumbent will create and maintain current databases essential to the completion of work processes within the Accounting Office and other units within the DOJ.

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Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules. If you are interested in a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-445996) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.

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 of accounting principles and procedures.

• Experience with system administration, maintaining tables, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing timely solutions.

• Experience with mainframes and working within a Linux, COBOL, and/or JCL environment.

• Experience with VBA coding, database development, form design, and report creation.

• Experience with SQL query writing, flowcharting, and ability to data mine, and/or extract, transform, and load data into tables.

• Advanced spreadsheet skills and ability to analyze large data sets, draw sound conclusions, and make recommendations.

• Ability to establish priorities, organize workload, multi-task, work well under pressure, and exercise initiative and flexibility.

• Fast learner, self-motivated, dependable, detail oriented, and ability to problem solve and work independently.

• Team oriented, great communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

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

Examination Link

Associate Administrative Analyst (Accounting Systems):

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) serves as documentation of the candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Include your name and the job control number in the upper right-hand corner. The SOQ must be single spaced, size 12 pt. Arial font, and be no more than 2 pages. All items from 1-4 must be answered in the exact numerical order as listed. Each of the 4 prompts should be clearly numbered and  appear in bold as headers within the document.

  1. Describe in detail your experience working with and/or administering financial and/or ERP systems.

  2. Describe in your experience with database development.

  3. Describe in your experience working with mainframes.

  4. Describe in your experience working with Microsoft products as a user and as a developer.

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