ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II and utilizing knowledge of the laws of the State of California, fiscal accounting rules and regulations contained in the State Administrative Manual, the Uniform Codes Manual, governmental accounting principles, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller’s Office, the incumbent provides leadership and plans, directs, and evaluates the work of professional staff engaged in the administration of local apportionment payments. The incumbent is required to maintain consistent regular attendance and perform the full range of duties.

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Lead, direct, and develop professional staff involved in making apportionment payments to cities, counties, school districts, community colleges, and other local entities pursuant to various federal and state laws, Budget Act items, and other legal statutes. Review and approve payment documentation to ensure payments meet statutory requirements and are allocated appropriately. Monitor staff functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Lead, direct, and develop professional staff in preparing and responding to legislative bill analyses, requests for legal opinions, Executive Office inquiries, inquiries from external agencies, and special projects.

Attend and participate in meetings and conferences with city and county officials and various state department personnel related to apportionment payments and statutory changes. Attend and participate in Fi$cal implementation meetings and trainings.

Administrative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and approve work schedules and timesheets.

• Responsible for the recruitment process.

• Foster individual growth through coaching and mentoring; collaborate with staff to identify staff goals; evaluate staff performance on a regular basis; and complete items such as expectations, probation reports, performance appraisals, individual development plans, merit salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions in a timely manner.

• Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings and weekly unit meetings.

• Work with the section’s management to prepare budget change proposals and requests for legal opinions.

• Monitor and track workload to identify resources needed and business process improvements.

• Monitor and track work product and schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Assess current processes and collaborate with staff to update and implement adequate internal controls to protect the state’s assets.

• Lead the section in accomplishing department, division, and section mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A resume is required. 

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

Take the required examination here: Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) Examination

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: 9/5/2026

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.

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:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.

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 required and must be included.
• Degree and/or 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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Cindy Saeteurn
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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:
SCO EEO Officer
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