Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for independently performing the more complex analytical accounting duties associated with the Department's general ledger accounts. The Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) has in-depth knowledge of the financial reporting requirements of a fund including generally accepted accounting principles, analysis of budget act language and related legislation, understanding coding structure for financial controls and reporting, and preparing year-end financial statements.

PARF# 81-5-084 / JC-471595

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

• Cover letter is required

• Resume is required

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be in 12 pt. Arial font, no more than two (2) single-sided pages and in narrative form (no bullet points). Please restate the question with your response. Only complete applications that include a SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

1. Describe how your education and work experience makes you qualified for this position. Please provide specific examples of your knowledge and experience with monthly reconciliation, year-end financial reporting and accounting systems and applications you have used.

You are required to complete the employment history on the application form (STD 678).

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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 in preparing annual financial statements.

Ability to analyze routine to complex accounting issues and other information and draw sound conclusions and decisions to ensure proper accounting transactions.

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge in Microsoft Office and accounting systems, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and Access Database.

Knowledge of California State budget, GAAP, GASB, SAM, UCM and the ability to apply fiscal policy to report criteria.

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Ability to handle multiple assignments effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Ability to work in team environment.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-471595), PARF# 81-5-084 and title of the position (Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
• Other -
  • Cover letter is required

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