Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs a variety of professional accounting duties related to cash-handling, deposits, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping for the Multifamily Cash Management Unit.

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:

• Organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience reviewing laws, rules, regulations, etc.
• Experience organizing accounting records
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA’s discretion and is based on operational needs.  IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY .

Our office is in 500 Capitol Mall , a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is one block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. Employees also have free access to the gym located in the building.

Candidates who are new to state service will be placed at the minimum of the salary range.

VISA SPONSERSHIP:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.  CalHFA does not participate in the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Optional Practical Training extension program (STEM OPT). Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking a brief survey

Special Requirements

The Employment History section of the STD 678 Employment Application must be complete and include accurate dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and supervisor names and phone numbers.

• Applicants who fail to submit a thoroughly completed STD 678 may be disqualified.
• Resumes or other documents do not substitute the STD 678.
• Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Use these links to review the  State Application Checklist and  Supplemental Application checklist  to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions.

In order to be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE :
Have successfully completed the State civil service exam for the Accounting Officer (Specialist)classification

OR

BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE:
Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: 
Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Benefits

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

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing professional accounting or auditing duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Accountant Trainee or Auditor I. (Applicants meeting the educational requirements who have completed six months of service performing professional accounting or auditing duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Accountant Trainee or Auditor I will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)

Or II

Experience: One year in the California state service performing the duties of an Accountant I (Specialist) or Accountant I (Supervisor). Applicants meeting the educational requirements who have completed six months of service performing the duties of an Accountant I (Specialist) or Accountant I (Supervisor) will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be considered eligible for appointment. and

Education: Same as Accountant Trainee.

Or III

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least one year performing the duties of a class at a level of responsibility not less than that of Accountant I.) (Experience in the California state service may be applied toward the total experience requirement on a proportional basis.) and

Education: Same as Accountant Trainee.

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.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application -

  A response to the highlighted question below is required in order to be eligible for this position.

  Failure to follow all instructions and provide a relevant response will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Resumes, cover letters, or general statements of qualifications will  not be accepted in place of the required response.

  Your response must:
  - Be in 12-point, Times New Roman font, single-spaced
  - Be no more than one (1) page in length
  - Include the question, as it is stated below, above your response
  

  Describe your experience performing professional accounting duties. Please be specific about your role, the complexity of the work performed, and the results achieved. 

• Other - U.S. Equivalency Evaluation : Foreign transcripts are not accepted; they must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered:  Foreign Transcript Evaluation Services
  • If your transcripts were obtained in the U.S., you my bypass this item by selecting Upload > Bypass 
  • Failure to provide U.S Equivalency Evaluation for foreign transcripts may deem your application as incomplete and disqualify you from consideration .