Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs the Final Voucher analytical duties pertaining to the final cost accounting and reporting of Local (Federal Funded), Local (State Funded) and Capital (State Funding) projects. Responsible for Local Projects Audit responses. Manages and Monitors the Final Voucher email account In-box. Ensures the safeguarding of assets, and compliance with fiscal and accounting policies applicable to the job.

PARF# 81-27-0040 / JC- 533281

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: .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Working Conditions

• Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd Sacramento, Sacramento County.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Most employees will work in workstations within shared cubicles. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedules may not be available based on business needs of the organization. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted, during peak times and fiscal year-end closing. Employees may be required to travel in state; however, travel is infrequent. It is expected that this position will have regular and punctual attendance as the functions performed affect the daily operations of the Cashiering Services Section. Flexible schedules may not be available based on business needs of the organization.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

• College Transcript(s) required.

• Cover letter is required.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. accommodations with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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 Federal guidelines on cost accounting principles and SAM guidelines related to full recovery of State expenditures.

• Knowledge of automated Accounting Management systems and subsystems.

• knowledge of the Department’s current accounting systems and procedures.

• Ability to solve accounting problems.

• Ability to present information clearly and logically, both orally and in writing, to departmental supervisors and employees.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of public and private agencies.

• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices.

• Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures; analyze data and draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and make sound decisions and recommendations in regards to the professional accounting problem and in a manner cost effective to the Department.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter is required.