ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California; Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of California seeks an Accountant I (Specialist) to review cashiering documents, analyze finance warrants, and prepare vouchers for reimbursements. The role requires strong accounting knowledge and proficiency with FI$Cal.

Final filing date is 11/16/2026. In-office work location with permanent, full-time status in the Fiscal Management Section of CHP in Sacramento.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum qualification per class specification.
• Background investigation required prior to hire.
• Unofficial transcripts/diploma must be provided for initial review.

Aufgaben

• Review cashiering input documents for accuracy.
• Analyze Tax Seizure and asset forfeiture warrants and documents.
• Post entries per FI$Cal; balance deposits with input documents from other units.
• Prepare vouchers for refunds and reimburse appropriate agencies.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Accounting principles

PC knowledge

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FI$Cal

Jobbeschreibung

$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 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: 11/16/2026

Reviews all cashiering input documents for accuracy. Analyzes Tax Seizure and asset forfeiture warrants and documents, maintains ledgers and prepares vouchers to reimburse appropriate agencies and remits reports to the interested parties. Posts entries per the code 11 report, State Controller’s Office (SCO) payroll deductions of uniform installments by graduating cadets. Accesses the bank's remote deposit website, scans and reviews checks received for California Highway Patrol and Board of Pilot Commissioners to be electronically deposited into their bank accounts. Analyzes cash receipts to determine appropriate classification (revenue, abatement, and/or reimbursement), codes each item in compliance with Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal). Balances deposit to the input documents submitted by other accounting units for FI$Cal.

Distribution of State Controller’s and departmental warrants to employees, and information requests. Researches original input documents to trace identity and correct errors. Determines appropriate FI$Cal coding and prepares input documents to correct the errors. Initiates refunds and prepares vouchers for overpayments. Prepares counter receipt for all sales and monies received at Cashier’s counter, prepares weekly transmittal for Fiscal Management Section and attach all the supporting documentation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,934.00 - $4,923.00A 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 N. 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 https://naces.org/ and https://aice-eval.org/ .

Who May Apply

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Good organizational skills, knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, strong personal computer knowledge, and the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively.

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, 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: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (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.