ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments in California, dedicated to connecting job seekers and employers. They are seeking an Accountant I (Specialist) to perform routine and complex accounting work related to Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities, ensuring the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex semi-professional accounting work
• Perform account maintenance functions related to the Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities
• Include fraud prevention and detection
• Establishment of overpayments
• Provide employer and claimant assistance
• Maintenance of employer and claimant accounts to ensure the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund

Skills

• Must have accounting education and experience
• Must be able to perform routine and complex semi-professional accounting work
• Must be able to perform account maintenance functions related to Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities
• Must be able to assist in fraud prevention and detection
• Must be able to establish overpayments
• Must be able to assist employers and claimants
• Must maintain employer and claimant accounts to ensure the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund
• Must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination
• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

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