ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services is seeking an Accounting Administrator II in Sacramento to oversee financial reporting, grants compliance, and coordination of federal audits. The role reports to the Accounting Administrator III and leads staff to ensure accuracy and timely reporting in FI$Cal and related systems.

Applicants should have qualifications in accounting and experience with state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• Background in accounting and grants management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and standardize financial reporting for revenues, expenditures, reimbursements, and transfers.
• Coordinate federal audits and compliance reporting for CCDF and CWS grants.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529193

Position #(s): 800-623-4542-955

Working Title: CCDD/CFSD FED RPT Accounting Administrator II

Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

Salary: $7,872.00 - $9,781.00

Minimum salary for new to State candidates: minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The mission of the Accounting and Reporting Bureau is to ensure the financial records and automated accounting systems of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) maintain fiscal integrity in accordance with sound accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, State Uniform Accounting System and State and Federal regulations. Record and reconcile all transactions posted to the Department’s financial book of record, Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). Maintain the fiscal integrity of the FI$Cal, the County Expense Claim (CEC) system, and other ad hoc systems to provide accurate and timely financial reporting to federal and state compliance agencies, as well as internal and external end users. Provide cash management oversight and projections in accordance with the Budget Act to meet the needs of CDSS.

CDSS Guiding Principles: Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement: We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment: We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services: We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

The Accounting and Reporting Bureau is recruiting a motivated self-starter seeking a challenging, exciting, and friendly working environment with a variety of work assignments at the Accounting Administrator II level. Under the supervision and direction of the Accounting Administrator III, Chief of the Accounting Reporting Bureau, the Accounting Administrator II provides direction to and supervises management and staff in conjunction with the responsibility for the maintenance and uniformity of financial reporting for the revenues, expenditures, reimbursement, transfer of funds, and/or appropriations in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Management, coordination, and oversight of federal audits and compliance reporting for the Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) and Child Welfare Services (CWS) grants.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. The SOQ must be in 12 pt. Arial font, is limited to one single-sided page, must be in narrative form (no bullet points), and details your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position. Applicants are encouraged to provide unofficial transcripts. Only complete applications that include a SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

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.