Accountant I (Specialist) Claims Auditor

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Free parking

Job summary

State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, is seeking an Accountant I (Specialist) Claims Auditor in Elk Grove to maintain and reconcile accounting records and ensure timely processing and payment of grantee invoices funded from the Federal Trust Fund.

The position offers hybrid telework with some in-office days. The incumbent will travel across California to stakeholder offices as needed and will be hired at the minimum salary or adjustment for new state hires; salary range shown below.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and application of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile accounting records; ensure processing and payment of grantee invoices.
• Assist Travel/Payments Unit as needed; support travel claim processing.
• Travel to stakeholder offices across California; work in a hybrid telework environment.

Skills

Accounting

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

CalATERS

Job description

Job Posting:Accountant I (Specialist) Claims Auditor

Office of Traffic Safety

JC-531871 - Accountant I (Specialist) Claims Auditor

$3,934.00 - $5,073.00 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: 9/27/2026

Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Administrator II (Supervisor), this position is responsible for maintaining and reconciling the accounting records and ensuring the processing and payment of grantee agency claims invoices funded from the Federal Trust Fund account. PARF 91-27-0007 JC-531871

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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accountant I (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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at 2208 Kausen Drive,Suite 300 Elk Grove, CA 95758.

Multiple positions may be befilled from this recruitment.

The OTS is a Hybrid workplace designed to support remote and office-centered telework arrangements. Our office is located right off I-5 for easy access and includes free parking. This position includes the option to telework except for some in office days.

The work environment is fast-paced, busy, and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. We are a small and energetic department that values individual and team contributions while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. The incumbent will be required to travel to stakeholder offices or other meeting facilities throughout California. The incumbent will work in a hybrid telework environment. The office is climate-controlled between 64 and 84 degrees under artificial lighting.

Newto State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,934.00 - $5,073.00 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:

2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

OTS Vision: All people will be safe on California roads.

OTS Mission: Deliver traffic safety programs to prevent people from being killed and seriously injured in California.

Core Values

Passion: We are devoted to our critical and urgent mission of saving lives.

Collaboration: We cultivate collaboration with our partners and with the communities we serve.

Inclusion: We value all people and engage with communities and stakeholders so that everyone has a voice, prioritizing underserved areas most impacted by traffic safety problems.

Innovation: We continuously seek new ways to improve our programs and traffic safety.

Integrity: We lead by example to promote respect, accountability, and trust.

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. Applicants 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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:

• Strong accounting experience; computer skills experience, ability to plan and organize information; excellent attendance and positive attitude; knowledge and application of policies and procedures;
• Ability to multi-task. Will provide cooperative backup for Travel/Payments Unit in assisting with processing travel claims.
• Knowledge of CalATERS is required.

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Jerilee M. Heller
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
OTS Human Resources Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

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:
Pete Cargile
[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.

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.

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.