ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) (538204)

Accountant I (Specialist)

Department of Parks & Recreation

$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 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: 11/19/2026

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking for a detail-oriented, conscientious, dependable, and organized individual to join our small but dedicated Fiscal Systems team. The primary duty of this position is to ensure the timely and accurate distribution of departmental payroll warrants (checks) and other cash disbursements in compliance with CA government code, State Administrative Manual procedures, CalHR and the department's policies, rules and regulations. This involves compiling and analyzing WRITA (Warrant Release Instructions to Accounting) request forms from the Personnel Section for special handling to take appropriate action and processing packages for shipping via USPS/FedEx. The position requires contact with individuals throughout the department as well as control agencies both verbally and through written correspondence.

In addition, this position will perform work necessary to provide daily, monthly, and yearly fiscal information to department staff. This duty involves gathering data, compiling information for financial reports, updating MS Access databases and MS Excel spreadsheets, and downloading reports or running queries from FI$Cal; archiving records in compliance with record retention guidelines; maintaining the department's fiscal calendar and month-end close checklists, ensuring dates meet financial reporting deadlines; and maintaining portions of the Accounting Office intranet site.

Establish CalAters travel expense reimbursement account profiles and coding. Provide support for the department's internal web-based Fiscal Tracking System (FTS) by responding to staff who need assistance. These duties include monitoring and answering or forwarding e-mails sent to several shared help desk e-mail accounts.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Minh Vo at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at email address View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 Duty Statement.

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1 page, 12-point arial font, one inch margin, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Number and respond to both questions below and include your first and last name at the top of the page. Include specific examples from your work experience that demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Describe your experience reviewing financial documents, processing payments, or reconciling records. Describe a time when you managed competing deadlines while responding to requests from coworkers, customers, or other business units. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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 Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Parks & Recreation Primary Cert Contact 2 Attn: Class & Hiring PO Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Parks & Recreation Administrative Services Division C&H 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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"

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.

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

Department Website: Hiring Unit Contact: Minh Vo View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Sharon Comas - 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.

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-070-4177-001 and the Job Control # JC-538204 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