Job Description

Job Description and Duties

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) – ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTION / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / SACRAMENTO HQ

The reporting location for this position is at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA.  This position will work under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor.

This position plays a vital role in performing complex accounting tasks under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor). The Senior Accounting Officer is primarily responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and approving all Accounts Payable vouchers related to P-Card transactions, utilities, and settlements. Additionally, this role ensures compliance with reporting requirements, including Use Tax and 1099 reportable payments.

The incumbent will also assist the unit supervisor with various accounting projects and initiatives. This position requires ongoing communication and collaboration with accounting staff at all levels, as well as Budget and Bonds personnel and Field staff.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Margie Gernal at 916-902-8328 or  Margie.Gernal@parks.ca.gov.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

In addition, you must:

• Include your first and last name at the top of the page
• The SOQ must be typed with 1” margins, that is no more than 2 pages in length, single-spaced, in Arial 12-pt font size
• Number your responses
• Directly address your responses according to the SOQ questions.

To be considered for this position, we require a Supplemental Questionnaire that answers the following questions:

2. Describe how you make sure your work is accurate, especially when reviewing or approving payments.

3. Describe how you show dependability in the workplace. How do you manage your schedule to ensure good attendance and punctuality?

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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:

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, across multiple levels of staff.
• Initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently on complex assignments.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-070-4567-018 and the Job Control # JC-479934 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see "Special Requirements."

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,

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