Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Job Description and Duties

• Please review the Classification Specifications to ensure possession of the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. The position(s) may require completion of educational courses as specified in the Class specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). In order to complete the duties of this position the candidate must verify that they meet minimum qualifications before applying to the position. We offer a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 4 days in-office, consistent with the department's telework policy. If you're motivated, analytical, detailed, and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you. Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for the audit, payment, and reconciliation of encumbrances and invoices in accordance with Government Codes, State Administrative Manual, Department procedures and the Prompt Payment Act. The incumbent is responsible for researching and performing corrective action for various types of accounting entries to ensure all expenditures and encumbrances are appropriately represented in the financial reports. The incumbent identifies and resolves encumbrances and payment procedure problems, reviews and analyzes Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) financial reports, and liaisons with control agencies. Those interested in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3. To be considered for this Accounting Officer (Specialist) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4055 Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to appointment. You are required to upload and submit your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification in your application packet. CalHR AO Classification Specification An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credential’s evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

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Work Location

• Sacramento County

Telework

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Department Information

Special Requirements

• A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1" margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-spaced pages and be in narrative form (no bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Resumes and Cover Letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. The SOQ must address the following: There is some essential coursework or equivalent coursework required for this position, including professional accounting courses from a collegiate-grade residential institution, including elementary accounting, advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. After reviewing the duty statement, please describe how each of these courses has prepared you to perform the duties of this position. Provide specific examples, where applicable, demonstrating how the knowledge and skills gained from your coursework relate to the responsibilities outlined in the duty statement.

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.
• Who 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
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Department of Industrial Relations
• Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
• Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit
• 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
• Sacramento, CA 95814
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
• Human Resources/Certs Unit
• 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Required 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 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.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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:
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience performing year-end close activities, and Financial Reporting.
• Knowledge and experience with other Automated Accounting Financial Systems.
• Knowledge and experience with systems development, process automation and improvement.
• Ability to audit financial information and verify accuracy.
• Ability to research, analyze situations, solve complex problems, and adopt an effective course of action to make decisions or recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize information from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and/or relationships.
• Ability to conduct reconciliations and make appropriate recommendations and/or corrections.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, Paid Sick and Vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, Flexible Work Schedule, 401(k) & 457 plans (Savingsplus), Retirement (CalPERS), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optional Group Legal Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Equal Opportunity Employer