<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Come join the Financial Reporting team at State Fund!</p> <p>The Financial Reporting team has an opening for Insurance Accounting Specialist. Insurance Accounting Specialist will be working in the team carrying out tasks to timely complete the financial close process ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) with appropriate internal controls.</p> <p>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing tasks including reconciling account balances, preparing relevant reports with tight deadlines </li><li>Collaborate with various Finance functions; analyze financial variances, present results to upper management </li><li>Resolve accounting discrepancies by investigating root cause of issues including but not limited to following up cross-functionally </li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual CDI filings </li><li>Document and maintain accounting processes, procedures, memos, and guidelines </li><li>Work closely with external and internal auditors, and cross functions to ensure timely deliverable of financial reports </li></ul> <p>Desired Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>CPA a plus </li><li>Knowledge in insurance accounting </li><li>Knowledge in preparing journal entries, T-accounts, financial statements, and reconciliations </li><li>Team player and able to work independently </li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage priorities to meet deadlines </li><li>Excellent fact-finding, summarizing and decision making skills to present findings and propose solutions to management; problem solver </li><li>Dependable, composed, professional, self-motivated and results driven </li><li>Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to advanced level), Word, PowerPoint Outlook, Power BI </li><li>Experience with Oracle ERP and SQL </li></ul> <p>This position may be located in Glendale, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Stockton or Vacaville.</p> <p>New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. A completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.</p> <p>Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.</p> <p>Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-477252</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>402-555-4552-XXX</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Insurance Accounting Specialist</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)</p> <p>$6,430.00 - $8,049.00 A</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>Multiple</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>United States</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>Telework</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Facility:</p> <p>Talent Acquisition/Staffing</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>State Fund is California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.</p> <p>Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.</p> <p>Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <p>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, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: 6/7/2025</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>State Compensation Insurance Fund</p> <p>Mailing Address</p> <p>Attn: JC-467018 EC</p> <p>PO BOX 659015</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95865</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>State Compensation Insurance Fund</p> <p>Talent Acquisition/Staffing</p> <p>JC-467018 EC</p> <p>2275 Gateway Oaks Drive</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95833</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Resume is required and must be included. </li><li>Degree and/or School Transcripts </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <p>In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:</p> <p>Educational Requirements</p> <ol> <li> <p>Equivalent to graduation from college, with specialization in accounting; or</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of the equivalent of 45 semester units given by a collegiate-grade residence or correspondence institution, of which 24 units must include courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate/advanced accounting, fund/governmental accounting, cost accounting, auditing, business law, computer applications/management information systems.</p> </li></ol> <p>Benefits</p> <p>State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:</p> <p>Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program</p> <p>https://www.statefundca.com//Home/StaticIndex?id=https://content.statefundca.com//careers/Index.asp</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.</p> <p>Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com</p> <p>Human Resources Contact:</p> <p>Edina Cole</p> <p>(800) 499-8668</p> <p>ECole@scif.com</p> <p>Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>Rosa Gil-Robles</p> <p>(800) 499-8668</p> <p>California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.</p> <p>Background Investigation</p> <p>Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.</p> <p>Acknowledgement</p> <p>Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.</p> <p>By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:</p> <ul> <li>California State benefits </li><li>Duty statement/Job Description </li><li>Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>