Accountant I (Specialist)

Reviews the CHP 735, Incident Response Reimbursement Statements, for mathematical calculations and for completeness. Creates customers, ensures invoices are coded correctly, and prepares billings within the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). Researches and corrects errors in FI$Cal. The position also has ongoing telephone and written contact with attorneys and debtors who have questions about the invoice, are disputing invoice charges, or making payments; telephone or e-mail contact with Area office personnel requesting clarification of department policy regarding attorney and debtor questions, answering questions concerning the proper recording of information on the CHP 735, and computing the correct charges.


Utilizing FI$Cal, audits, computes and prepares invoices for movie detail and other traffic control details on a daily basis in accordance with the provisions of the CHP 465, Reimbursable Letter of Agreement. This process requires each CHP 465 be reviewed in accordance with HPM 11.1, Chapter 6, Reimbursable Services. Research deposits and payments from various vendors to the appropriate account in FI$Cal; prepares invoices upon receipt of billing information from field commands; determine proper coding for posting into FI$Cal, apply advance payments; and issue refunds when necessary. Maintain uncleared collection logs for advance deposits received for CHP 465s. This includes preparing monthly reconciliation to FI$Cal, reaching out to field commands for billing information, and determining the proper general ledger account to clear money from. Has ongoing contact with field commands, state agencies, private companies, and the Film Commission to provide the necessary documentation needed for them to reimburse movie companies for filming in California. Prepares management reports related to CHP 465 billing and payments.


Utilizing FI$Cal, audit, compute, and prepare invoices for CHP 90, Court Appearances for Civil Actions, in accordance with HPM 11.1, Chapter 10 , Subpoenas/Subpoenas Duces Tecum Compliance Criminal/Civil Appearances. Research deposits and payments from various vendors to the appropriate account in FI$Cal; prepare invoices upon receipt of billing information from field commands; determine proper coding for posting into FI$Cal, apply advance payments; and issue refunds when necessary. Maintains uncleared collection logs for advance deposits received for CHP 90s. This includes preparing monthly reconciliation to FI$Cal, reaching out to field commands for billing information, and determining the proper general ledger account to clear money from. Has ongoing contact with field commands, state agencies, and private companies. Prepares management reports related to CHP 90 billing and payments. Assists with the monthly dunning letter process. This includes analyzing, sorting, and sending the letters for past due accounts. Performs tther duties, within the scope of the classification, as assigned.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Office cubicle environemnt with computers, phones, copy and scanning machines.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-532431


Position #(s):
388-071-4177-040

Working Title:
Accountant I (Specialist)


Classification:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,934.00 - $4,923.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information California Highway Patrol
Fiscal Management Section
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units, course by course, to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at and .
  
  

Application Instructions
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: 9/28/2026
Who May Apply
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).


How To Apply
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:


California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Naoka Iwaya
P.O. Box 942898


Sacramento , CA 94298-0001


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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


California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street


Sacramento , CA 95811


08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• School Transcripts

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.


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:


Be dependable, motivated, organized, detail oriented, and able to multi-task. Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel. Customer service experience including answering phones lines.


Benefits
Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.


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



Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Shariell Dickinson
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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:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
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Additional Application Submission Requirements
Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-532431) and/or position number 388-071-4177-040 on the application.


It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.


Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.


Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.


Other
Please note: To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position's assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.