Accounting Support and Cash Receipt Section Chief

Job Description and Duties

Are you an accounting professional with a passion for wildlife conservation? Consider joining the Accounting Serv ices Branch as we support the programs carrying out the mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Under general direction of the Chief of the Accounting Services Branch (ASB) (an Accounting Administrator III), the incumbent will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the accounting activities for the Accounting Support (AS) & Cash Receipts (CR) Section which includes the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) Unit and the Cash Receipts Unit for the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). As ASB Section Chief, the incumbent provides leadership, guidance, and coordination of activities to ensure that the goals, objectives, and mission of the section are achieved. Responsibilities consist of supervising and training accounting staff in their respective duties, including but are not limited to deposits, remittances, reconciliation, front desk duties, review and approve confidential claims, transaction reclassifications; coordinates with other divisions, departments, and control agencies, to resolves the most complex issues with the State Controller’s Office (SCO) and Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal); prepares the more complex reports for management, cross trains staff and directly assists other managers and supervisors in ASB.

The position is headquartered in the Natural Resources Building located in downtown Sacramento. The office is right next to Light Rail for an easy commute and features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, a free employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, and adjacent childcare.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

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Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Overtime may be required and limited time-off during the year-end Financial Statement period. Required to attend offsite meetings using private or public transportation, or other means of transportation such as walking between locations. Headquartered in a high-rise building. This position offers the possibility of a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.

Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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:

• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing staff.

• Strategic collaboration with control agencies.

• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards.

• Advanced FI$Cal capability.

• High level analytical and forecasting skills.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-014-4542-003 and RPA Number E-ASB 25-026 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.