SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR)

Job Posting:Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)

JC-529839 -

JC-529839 - Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR)

$6,523.00 - $8,106.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026 Plans, monitors, and supervises the Accounts Payable Unit activities to ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers. Reviews and approves vouchers in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) system and ensures payments are applied to the correct chart field values and proper documentation is attached before submission to State Controller’s Office (SCO). Analyzes purchase orders, service orders, contract payments, Purchases card (P-Card) transactions, leases, vehicle repairs, unemployment insurance, credit card payments, utility payments, court settlements, and other miscellaneous payment documents related to supplier payments. Verifies vouchers are in compliance with all rules and regulations that govern accounting practices stated in the State Administrative Manual (SAM), FI$Cal procedure manuals, and departmental rules and regulations. Develops, establishes and maintains reporting systems and/or procedures necessary for the tracking and reporting of outstanding invoices and/or vouchers from FI$Cal, duplicates payment recovery, and penalties associated with late payments. Researches and resolves sensitive and complex issues and ensures they are resolved in a timely manner. Creates, updates, and/or revises Accounts Payable Unit procedures when required. The incumbent will also act as the primary lead person providing training, guidance, direction, and problem resolution to staff in the absence of the Accounts Payable Manager. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR)

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR) $6,523.00 - $8,106.00 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 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. 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 . The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pagesin length, and 12-point Arial font. Explain why you believe you are the best candidate for this position. 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). 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: Knowledge of accounting Ability to communicate effectively with excellent customer service Ability to prioritize and manage staff workload Excellent computer skills especially with Excel and Word applications Ability to work with others at all levels internally and externally Excellent attendance, dependability and reliability FI$Cal experience 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io EEO Contact: Equal Opportunity & Access Section 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California