Accountant III

Onsite in Sacramento, CA

" Advanced level of accountant duties including preparing reports and presentations regarding findings, conducting special studies and reviews as assigned.

" Provide backup operational assistance as needed, reviewing and approving month-end reconciliations.

" Oversee fixed asset accounting operations and grant accounting.

Run a comprehensive range of test scenarios through each new child support calculator submitted for certification, including scenarios involving different income, tax, deduction, and other relevant case factors; document test inputs and outputs; and identify and document any discrepancies from the acceptable range of child support amounts.

Compare calculator results against the established baseline calculations and testing criteria and maintain clear documentation of testing results, discrepancies, and issues requiring follow-up by AB 1058 staff.

Create and maintain a detailed job aid documenting the technical testing steps and procedures used to evaluate and document a child support calculator submitted for certification for use in the superior courts.

Create, maintain, and update complex formulas in the Excel workbook used to calculate baseline child support and generate expected results for comparison with calculators seeking certification.

Organize and maintain testing documentation and communicate identified technical discrepancies to AB 1058 staff for legal or policy review, as appropriate.

Working knowledge of child support calculation software, including the California Department of Child Support Services Guideline Calculator; ability to learn and apply calculator testing procedures and evaluate outputs against expected results. Understanding of state and federal taxes and their impact on net income. Understanding of state and federal taxes and their impact on net income, including the ability to apply tax-related factors when developing and reviewing test scenarios. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating, reviewing, troubleshooting, and updating complex formulas; organizing test data; and comparing calculated results across multiple scenarios. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify, document, and investigate discrepancies in numerical results. (Preferred: Experience with California child support calculations, child support guideline software, or testing software applications involving complex financial calculations.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

" Ability to review and audit financial documents for completeness and accuracy.

" Ability to review, post and balance financial data.

" Ability to generate and reconcile financial reports using an automated financial system.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably with major course work in accounting and 6+ years of experience.

Ability to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical Screenings (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client.
Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.