ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-514491

Position #(s):

480-541-4177-XXX

Working Title:

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Classification:

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 A

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program(PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Job Description And Duties

Department has a permanent full-time vacancy for an Accountant I Specialist position. The Accountant I Specialist reports to the Accounting Officer (Supervisor) and independently performs the more difficult semi-professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a State department (e.g., accounts payable); and, to do other related work. has multiple vacancies for full-time, permanent Accountant I's (Specialist) in the Trust Office. The Accountant I (Specialist) reports to the Accounting Officer Supervisor and performs difficult semi-professional accounting work and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a state department (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash disbursements; and to do other related work.)

Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include : "Accountant I (Specialist) - JC 514491" in the Job Title(s) section of the application.
• Duties performed and supervisor's name and contact info cannot be left blank.
• Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
  
  

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, please click here:

Account ant I (Specialist)

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

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Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov