Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for acting as a lead over the Accounts Payable and Travel Desk Unit, acts as the California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement Systems (CalATERS) Global administrator, corrects errors to the Financial Information System for California (Fi$CAL) and resolves the more difficult accounting problems.  

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located in Downtown Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with employees required to work in-person at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. At least three days of remote work and up to two days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position.Effective July 1, 2025 all employees will be required to be in-office at least 4 days per week and may be eligible to telework one day per week.. Alternative work locations will not be considered.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

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:

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Good attendance and dependability.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders, employees, control agencies, and supervisors/managers.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, work well under pressure, and meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

DOC employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• California State holiday pay
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

Additional benefit information can be found on the following websites:

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at  .

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at  .

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Do not email or fax your application. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

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 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.
• Other -

  PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

  Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification.
  

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Remote job, 1 day per week,

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