State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Job Description and Duties

DTSC’s Mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is passionate about learning and contributing to DTSC mission. Under the general supervision of Accounting Administrator II, Chief of the Collections and Resolution Unit, the Associate Accounting Analyst is responsible for independently analyzing complex financial documentation and reporting findings in support of DTSC’s enforcement and cost recovery actions.

As an Associate Accounting Analyst you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare and conduct audit reviews of assets, liabilities, ownership equity, income and expenses as reported on financial statements, income tax returns and bank statements, by utilizing generally accepted accounting and auditing principles
• Plan the scope of the audits by identifying possible problem areas and determining the extent of testing required
• Review the financial documents such as tax returns, statement of asset & liabilities, income statements and bank statements to identify whether the entity or entities can or cannot pay the amounts owed and provide the recommendations to the supervisor
• Prepare detailed working reports that include but are not limited to: items examined and referenced documents
• Conduct collection activities on delinquent penalties assessed by the department, including contacting businesses to collect outstanding payments and negotiating payment plans
• Conduct a review of relevant agreements, Health and Safety Code, and Department policies relating to the collection activities to ensure DTSC adheres to and follows the policy and procedures

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Ability to audit financial information and verify accuracy
• Ability to research, analyze financial information, draw sound conclusions and make recommendations
• Excellent verbal and report writing skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to establish workload priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Self-driven, reliable, and have a positive attitude

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

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.