Accounting Administrator II

California Department of Industrial Relations; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Accounting Administrator II to oversee the Accounting Office, directing professional, analytical, and semiprofessional staff. The role ensures conformity to the state's uniform accounting system and GAAP.

The incumbent leads the Collections, Accounts Receivable, and Cashiering sections through subordinate managers, delegating priorities and reviewing work to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience managing governmental accounting functions and developing related policies.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB pronouncements; ability to interpret and implement them.
• Proven leadership in supervising managers and multidisciplinary professionals; delegating and setting goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Accounting Office's multiple sections (Collections, Accounts Receivable, Cashiering).
• Provide general direction to subordinate accounting managers and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with the State's uniform accounting system and GAAP.
• Review work activities and set priorities across teams.

Skills

Management

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

GASB pronouncements

Job description

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.

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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: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3931 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at: 455 Golden Gate Ave Suite 10429 San Francisco, CA 94102. 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 Sacramento.

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:

• Describe your knowledge, scope of responsibility, and experience in managing governmental accounting functions and the development and maintenance of related policies.
• 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.
• 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.

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.