Accountant I (Specialist) - MSH Accounting (AP Desk) - Metropolitan State Hospit
State of California, California
Job Posting:Accountant I (Specialist) - MSH Accounting (AP Desk) - Metropolitan State Hospital - 24-0053
Department of State Hospitals
JC-486805 -
JC-486805 - Accountant I (Specialist) - MSH Accounting (AP Desk) - Metropolitan State Hospital - 24-0053
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/10/2025
Job Description and Duties
* This position is expected to receive a salary range increase on July 1, 2025. CalHR Pay Scales have not yet reflected this change. *
MetropolitanState Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.
The Accounting Department is seeking to hire a permanent, full-time Accountant I Specialist. Under the direction of the Senior Accounting Officer Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the more difficult semi-professional accounting work in the Accounts Payable Unit. The duties assigned to this position include but are not limited to the following: process payments to vendors within strict deadlines; organize, match and prioritize invoices, stock receipts and purchase documents; audit and analyze various documents and files to determine appropriate payment to be made; input vouchers into the accounting system; maintain accurate payment logs; interact with vendors and employees to resolve payment issues; determine which vendor payments are reportable for use tax; if necessary, calculate and process penalties to ven dors for late payments; evaluate the validity of encumbrance balances; reconcile purchase document balances on a regular basis; and prepare accrual entries at year-end.
Other duties may include: processing check requests, assisting with payroll processing for release and distribution to employees, assisting with Calaters claims and appointments, assisting with accounts receivable activities, and auditing petty cash. Incumbent will also assist in other duties as directed.
Excellent attendance, strong analytical skills, and good computer skills are required.
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow theinstructions for each process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Face Coverings
While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
Accountant I (Specialist) - MSH Accounting (AP Desk) - Metropolitan State Hospital - 24-0053
Classification:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,934.00 - $4,923.00A 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:
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Metropolitan
Department Information
Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.
DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
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.
Final Filing Date: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.
Final Filing Date: 8/10/2025Who May Apply
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.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).
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 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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Attn: Human Resources - Selection Services Unit 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk , CA 90650Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Human Resources - Selection Services Unit 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk , CA 90650 Closed on Weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 04:30 PMRequired Application Package Documents
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:
- 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 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.
Application Instructions
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.
Final Filing Date: 8/10/2025Who May Apply
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.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).
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 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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Attn: Human Resources - Selection Services Unit 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk , CA 90650Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Human Resources - Selection Services Unit 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk , CA 90650 Closed on Weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 04:30 PMRequired Application Package Documents
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:
- 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 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.
- Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1814
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.
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.
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.
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
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