SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
State Water Resources Control Board
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Job Description and Duties
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18 Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation. To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment. Duties: Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent independently reviews and approves voucher, claim schedules, funding agreements and FI$Cal documents (contract shells, purchase orders, vouchers, etc.). Identifies problem disbursement requests and research Site Cleanup Fund Improved Information System (SCUFIIS) and FI$Cal as needed to recommend solutions. Reviews statutes, regulations, State Administrative Manual, contract manual, and State Controller’s Office claim schedule/voucher procedures as needed to ensure proper disbursements. Analyze and reconcile disbursement requests and answer inquiries from claimants, grantees, control agencies, Franchise Tax Board, and the Internal Revenue Service. Assist program managers with sensitive and complex questions including multi-fund issues, time extensions, reverting appropriations, cash transfer letters, reportable payments, penalty payments, and year-end accruals.
Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.
Additional information: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. You will find additional information about the job in the .
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
• RPA#
23-600-133 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware, that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.
Must have Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: CalCareers .
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials 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: .
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.
In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.
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 and experience with Accounts Payables
• Knowledge and experience with Contracts and/or Purchase Orders
• Knowledge and experience with Encumbrances
• Knowledge and experience with deposits and/or deposit review
• Knowledge and experience with Reportable Payments and/or 1099 requirements
• Knowledge and experience with governmental accounting principles, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge and experience with reconciliations
• Knowledge and experience with FI$Cal/CalSTARS and year-end close activities including accruals
• Above average knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including spreadsheet and database training/experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Other (Non-FI$Cal/CalSTARS) Accounting Financial Systems
• Experience developing written procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible in a complex environment with multiple priorities
• Maintain consistent and excellent attendance
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times
Benefits
Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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 required and must be included.
- Other - To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware, that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.
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