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EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Title:  ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
Salary: $2,870.00 - $3,488.00
Posted: 02/02/2010

Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) the incumbent uses basic knowledge of accounting principals and practices to processes routine and journey level technical program accounting and is responsible for one or more of the Claims processing and Benefit Payment Control activities related to fraud prevention and detection. The incumbent reviews and analyzes complex and sensitive cases for accuracy and completeness and makes decisions based on the accurate interpretation and application of the California Unemployment Insurance Code. The incumbent utilizes the Single Client Data Base, Base Wage Data Base, and the Tax Accounting System. Ensures accurate and appropriate adjustments and documentation are complete for the various Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities. The incumbent performs telephone advisories and interviews with employers/claimants to determine UI benefit eligibility. Reviews correspondence and takes appropriate follow up action. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Strong analytical, customer service, and interpersonal communication skill are required. Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Eligible candidates are: Current state employees with status in the above classification or lateral transfers from an equivalent class, former state employees who can reinstate into this class or persons who are reachable on a current employment list for this classification. **CANDIDATES WHOSE ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON AN EMPLOYMENT LIST MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR EXAMINATION RESULTS, INDICATING THEIR TEST SCORE ALONG WITH A COPY OF THEIR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.** All interested applicants must submit a standard State Application Form STD 678 (with original signature), and must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility in line item number 12 (explanation) of the STD 678. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REQUIRED ELIGIBILTY INFORMATION AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Appointment is subject to SROA and State surplus policies.

Additional Information:
Working Title Position Number
None Specified 280 - 653 - 4177 - xxx
Location County
Rancho Cordova / UI Integrity and Accounting Division SACRAMENTO
Timebase Tenure
Full Time Permanent   month(s)
Final Filing Date: Department Link:
Until Filled None Specified
Contact Unit/Address Contact Name/Phone
Employment Development Department
P.O.Box 2968 MIC 2
Rancho Cordova,CA 95741-2968
Jane Komure
(916) 464-2280


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