Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Fiscal Unit Manager, the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for maintaining accounting records for all of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank’s funds, such as the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund (CIEDB Fund), the California Infrastructure Guarantee Trust Fund (Guarantee Trust Fund), the California Small Business Expansion Fund (Expansion Fund) and the California Climate Catalyst Fund, as well as other related accounting duties. IBank undergoes an external annual audit and issues a comprehensive annual financial report.

As a valued member of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) team, each employee is expected to report to work regularly and on time; work cooperatively with team members and others; and treat others fairly, honestly, and with respect. Each employee is expected to achieve the highest- possible standards for performance and quality of work products, including clarity, coherence, and consistency in articulating an overall vision and direction for the program responsibilities and duties. In addition, produce the highest-possible quality written documents to ensure maximum effectiveness in communications. Essential aspects of quality written documents include, but are not limited to, compliance with IBank’s writing style and universally-recognized rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as parallel construction of sentences, paragraphs, and documents; precision and accuracy in presentation of data, statistics, and conclusions; consistency in use of concept descriptions and preferred terminology as set forth in base documents for programs and projects; consistency and logic in formatting and headings; accuracy and consistency in details, such as names, abbreviations, dates, and numbers.

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Working Conditions

Hybrid:  T his position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento up to 4 times a week. #li-hybrid

Special Requirements

Exam Requirements: 

Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) exam to obtain eligibility for this position: CalCareers

Educational Requirements:

If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts. Diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. Please review the minimum qualifications by clicking the?link under the "Minimum Requirements" section above. 

Employment Application: 
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.

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 (most 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 

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Salary

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE. 

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). Under this program, employees’ monthly base pay is reduced in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025. The specific rate of pay reduction and corresponding leave credits are determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and classification. Please refer to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website for details regarding the applicable PLP 2025 provisions. The salary listed in this job advertisement does not reflect the pay reduction or corresponding leave credits associated with PLP 2025, which remains in effect through June 30, 2027.

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 - All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please review the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section above for instructions. Failure to upload a SOQ responding to the information requested may result in disqualification.