Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties

The  Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) will be directed by the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Direct and assist in complex research projects.
• Contacts fiscal unit to resolve errors and reconciling items.
• Oversees compliance as related to Department of State Hospitals, Department of Finance, and other outside control agencies as related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel and Cashiering.
• Supervise Accounting Office staff.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end, financial statements, and other reports and reconciliations as needed.
• Oversees compliance of warrant distribution times as related to the various Bargaining Units.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.*

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) Examination

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

Special Requirements

A Letter of Interest (LOI) is required and serves as a candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

• A LOI is not a resume or cover letter. 
• To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an LOI with their application. 
• Applications received without an LOI will NOT be accepted and will be excluded from the hiring process.
• Applicants who fail to follow these requirements, or who do not provide responses to the topics provided, will be disqualified from the selection process.

Your Letter of Interest must be no more than one (1) page in length and explain:

• Why you are interested in this position
• Your qualifications
• Why you would make a good supervisor

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:

• Clear and effective communication
• Fi$Cal (Financial Information System for California) experience
• Intermediate level knowledge of Excel

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Additional Information

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

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 -
  • Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) based on a pattern of education, as outlined in the classification description (specifications), must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts showing how many units completed with their application (STD. 678). Higher degrees cannot be accepted as proof of a lower degree.
    • Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position.
    • Foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
    • Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.
    • If you are not using education to meet the MQs, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
• Other -
  • A Letter of Interest (LOI) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this postion. Applications submitted without an attached LOI will not be considered. See the Special Requirements section for additional information relevant to the LOI requirement.