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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-448996
Position #(s):
275-210-4546-716
Working Title:
Travel Accountant
Classification:
ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
$5,113.00 - $6,399.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.
If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website !
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Job Description And Duties
This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re-apply.
Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning January 13, 2025.
Telework Information: This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.
Are you organized with great attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential? Do you enjoy customer service? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then you’ve found a position you’d be interested in exploring further!
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division is seeking an Accounting Officer to provide professional accounting duties to support the Travel Unit.
The Accounting Officer's duties include but are not limited to:
- Processing and reimbursing administrative revolving fund account advances and payments.
- Payment, recording, reporting, and reconciliation of travel, training, salary, and miscellaneous expenses, accounts receivables, and payroll.
- Audit relocation and travel expense claims and other requests for reimbursement from employees, board members, and retirees.
Required Application Documents
Education Documents: Please include a copy of your transcript(s) (preferably official) and/or college degree that demonstrates your ability to meet the minimum education requirements. Official Transcripts are required upon final eligibility checks, if needed.
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You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific statements below
will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”, and each statement must be numbered, written out, and answered listing all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12 point and address the following:
- Describe your education and experience you feel qualifies you for this position. Please include any experience with processing administrative revolving fund requests, travel expense claims, reimbursement claim schedules, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Based on your review of the duty statement, describe three strengths that you feel make you the best candidate for this position.
- Describe a time when you became aware of a potential problem at work and resolved it before it became an issue.
Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.
Applications received without the SOQ or with an SOQ not properly formatted will not be considered.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/23/2024
Who May Apply
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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).
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. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Public Employees Retirement System
Postal
Attn: JC-448996/SY
Human Resources Division, Recruitment
P. O. Box 942718
Sacramento , CA 94229-2718
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Employees Retirement System
Drop-Off
HRSD, SSU JC-448996/SY
400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North
1st floor drop box by security desk
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
