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Position Details
Job Code #: JC-410693
Position #(s): 275-210-4192-009
Working Title: Travel Supervisor
Classification: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT II
Salary Range: $8,161.00 - $10,141.00
# of Positions: 1
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.

Job Description And Duties
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Please scroll down to special requirements to see details.
Telework Information: This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.

CalPERS seeks a Financial Accountant II, Supervisor in the Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division, Travel Unit.

Under the general direction of the Financial Accountant III, the Financial Accountant II (Supervisor) is responsible for supervising and directing the day-to-day operations of the Travel Unit. The incumbent functions as the principal advisor to the Financial Accountant III in support of and administration of the division’s operations and the establishment of fiscal policy and procedures and provide technical expertise in areas of pension, travel, revolving fund, and administrative accounting. Oversees staff completion of the more complex accounting duties related to reconciliations, account analysis and financial reporting of payroll, relocation, travel advances, salary advances, miscellaneous revolving fund/employee recognition, independent medical expenses, travel expense claims and tax reporting. The incumbent must effectively communicate verbally and in writing and perform well under pressure while working in a fast paced and multitasking environment. This includes demonstrating a high degree of independence, initiative, knowledge, and responsibility in successfully performing pension fund accounting job duties. In addition, the incumbent must use independent judgment and discretion while working with staff from all levels of the organization.

Special Requirements
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 and answered listing all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.

The SOQ must not exceed three pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12 point and address the following:

Describe your experience planning, organizing, managing, and/or directing the work of professional level accounting staff responsible for the following: processing travel expense claims and SCO claim schedule reimbursements; revolving fund payments such as salary, travel, and miscellaneous advances; processing relocation packages; processing payroll; and payment of Concur travel account statements. Please include the number of and classification levels of subordinate staff and be specific about the type of administrative expenses, financial data, reports, and accounting systems used.
Describe your experience managing special projects and automation implementations. Please identify your role, size, and scope of the project and your accomplishments.
Describe your knowledge and experience with current State of California travel rules, regulations, codes, laws prescribed in the State Administrative Manual (SAM), Personnel Management Liaison Memo, Memorandum of Understanding with Bargaining Units, Payroll Procedures Manual, and California Code of Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to job offer. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.

Application Instructions
Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).

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
Public Employees Retirement System
Attn: JC-410693/SY
Human Resources Division, Recruitment
P. O. Box 942718
Sacramento, CA 94229-2718

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
Public Employees Retirement System
HRSD, SSU JC-410693/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

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.

If you are having issues submitting this required document please contact recruitment@CalPERS.ca.gov before the Final Filing Date for technical assistance.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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