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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Financial Management Branch (FMB), within the CDPH Administration Division, is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and management of the Department’s budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Associate Accounting Analyst (AAA) under general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) of the Cash Reporting Team. The incumbent independently performs complex professional accounting duties, requiring a comprehensive understanding of the State Government accounting process. Key responsibilities include verifying, reconciling, and posting department’s cash receipts, monitoring the cash receipts process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all outstanding payments, and reviewing and analyzing complex financial data and reports to identify and resolve outstanding items, issues, and errors.

The candidate will collaborate closely with control agencies, contractors, banks, and various levels of staff within Accounting and Centers/Divisions/Offices (CDOs) to address and correct complex issues.  Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for preparing and analyzing the data for fiscal reports and providing a summary report to management and relevant CDOs. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent will answer internal and external customers’ inquiries, provide training to team members, offer process improvement suggestions, review month-end and year-end closing deadlines in alignment with State control agencies’ instructions, and assist managers with special projects.

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:

  • Independent, self-motivated, and organized in managing work and meeting deadlines with the ability to manage multiple priorities requiring quick turnaround times.
  • Knowledge and experience with handling and recording cash receipts
  • Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of government.
  • Ability to take initiative, think creatively, work collaboratively, and demonstrate good attention to detail.
  • Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and Outlook skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attendance and dependability.

How To Apply

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.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.