Accounting Administrator II

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator III (Chief of Accounting), the Accounting Administrator II (AAII) performs a full range of management duties in the Accounting Office for the Department of Industrial Relations. The AA II performs as a multi-section manager over a group of professional, analytical, and semiprofessional accounting staff performing accounting functions. The AAII provides general direction to subordinate accounting managers and supervisors responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the Collections, Accounts Receivable, and Cashiering sections. Acts through subordinate managers and supervisors to delegate the work assignments, establish priorities, and review the work activities of professional and technical staff to ensure conformity to the State's uniform accounting system, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the State Administrative Manual.

Those interested in in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.

To be considered for this Accounting Administrator II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

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Working Conditions

Position located at: 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control. The duties of this position are performed indoors. The employee's workstation is equipped with standard or ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. Telework is available as approved by the department; travel is required.

Position is also available in San Francisco.

Special Requirements

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be in 11-point Arial font, have 1" margins, be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages, and be in narrative form (no bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed, and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Candidates will also be evaluated on how clearly and concisely their qualifications were presented throughout the SOQ (including grammar and punctuation). Resumes and Cover Letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. The SOQ must address the following:

1. Describe your knowledge, scope of responsibility, and experience in managing governmental accounting functions and the development and maintenance of related policies.
2. Describe your knowledge, scope of responsibility, and experience with the administration of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and interpreting and implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
3. Describe your leadership style and managerial experience working with and developing subordinate managers and multidisciplinary professionals in promoting accountability, setting expectations, developing and setting operational and strategic goals, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work performed by subordinate managers and staff.

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 principles and procedures to ensure integrity and compliance with control agencies’ policies.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Experience working with, and timely responding to, internal and external auditors.
• Knowledge of the manager’s role in the progressive discipline process and ability to take appropriate action.
• Ability to interpret and explain fiscal policies, procedures, rules, and/or regulations to employees, stakeholders, auditors, and the public.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documents, such as policies, procedures, standards, regulations, technical reports, statutes, and contracts.

Benefits

• Cross Training Available
• Potential for future upward mobility in an Accounting Office that is expanding to meet growing customer service needs
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) & 457 plans (Savingsplus)

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

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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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
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.