SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)Department of Health Care Access and Information$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026The Senior Accounting Officer, Specialist (SAO) performs professional accounting duties for the Accounts Receivable and Cashiering Unit. The position serves as the primary reimbursement lead and liaison for the department billing programs, working with program staff and customers to ensure accurate and timely billing, resolve reimbursement issues, and comply with applicable agreements, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include:Processing invoices and billingsTracking payments and collecting past-due accountsIssuing refundsMaintaining customer accounts and audit recordsPreparing journal entries and account adjustments in FI$CalSupporting the administration of AB 1312Processing penalty assessment invoicesNotifying hospitals of delinquent penaltiesApplying strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsProviding excellent customer service and communicating effectivelyMaintaining attention to detail and completing assignments accurately and within established deadlinesEffective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)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.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).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Health Care Access and Information Human Resources Office Attn: Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016 Sacramento, CA 95833Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Health Care Access and Information Human Resources Office Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016 Sacramento, CA 95833 Drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention Human Resources 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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.School TranscriptsStatement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.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:Experience with Accounts Receivable, invoice processing or collectionExperience in agency month-end reconciliations, year-end activities, GAAP processes, and analyzing accounting records.Experience with FI$Cal accounting systemExperience with FI$Cal reconciliation/schedule query reportExperience with training/leading staffExperience with developing/maintaining internal policies and or desk proceduresDemonstrates a commitment to performing work in a confidential manner and keep self and management informed of important issues, problems and events.To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website. University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment, or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Human Resources Contact: HCAI Recruitment View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Contact: EEO Office View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current work experience in the duties performed section. The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification. Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information e.g. Social Security Number (SSN). Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment. Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. HCAI accepts foreign transcript