ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 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: 9/28/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print the Department's ORF checks and void the checks when necessary. Work closely with Field Office staff in the printing of ORF checks. Determine the appropriate course of action necessary for stale dated and dishonored checks. Process stop payment requests of Office Revolving Funds (ORF) checks. Independently resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. Print vendor claim schedules and claim schedules created for the replenishment of the ORF. Prepare claim schedules for submission to State Controllers Office (SCO). Disburse vendor warrants that require special handling. Back up the Senior Accounting Officer, when needed, in the reconciliation of the Department’s $35 million monthly payroll. Analyze and process all claim cuts received from SCO. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) $5,266.00 - $6,591.00A 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: Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Division of Fiscal Services, General Accounting Branch, Payables Office, Payroll Unit. Sacramento Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strides to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via 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: Computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software. Customer service experience. Good written and oral communication skills. Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR 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. 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 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 Transcripts Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details. 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. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. 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: Office of Civil Rights 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. Special Instructions To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Unofficial Transcripts and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position # 50022786 and Job Control # 532012 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. Statement of Qualifications is a maximum, one-page, Arial 12-point font, document that describes how your knowledge, skills, and experience qualify you for this position. The following basis of eligibility will be considered:List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section. Resumes,cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr