ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks an Office Chief in Sacramento County to lead the Office of Financial Accounting & Analysis, overseeing statewide cashiering, budgeting controls, and financial reporting.

The role requires advanced accounting leadership, policy development, and collaboration with executive management to translate legislative changes into fiscal actions; telework hybrid arrangements are available, with state-wide impact on transportation finances.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Accounting Administrator II.
• Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a professional accounting or auditing class equivalent in level to Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) or Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) with at least one year in a supervisory assignment.
• Broad and extensive experience (more than five years) of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing work, including supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Office of Financial Accounting & Analysis and statewide accounting operations.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Supervisory

Auditing

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

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 workplace. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531910

Position # (s): 900-081-4545-XXX

Working Title: Office Chief

Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00

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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Job Description And Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Chief, Division of Accounting, the incumbent is Chief over the Office of Financial Accounting & Analysis and has statewide management and operational responsibility for cashiering, budgetary and appropriation controls over major funds, departmental cash flow analysis, establishing accounting and financial reporting procedures and processes for new funds, fixed asset and infrastructure accounting, and preparation of all financial statements and reports for the Department. The incumbent serves on Departmental and State task forces as the Department’s management representative on issues involving financial policy. Other areas of management responsibility include maintenance and dissemination of departmental financial data and determination of fiscal impact of major legislation affecting Transportation Programs. Specific management responsibilities include establishing, issuing, and maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures. In addition, the incumbent acts as technical advisor to the Department’s executive management.

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

Special Requirements

• 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

• One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Accounting Administrator II.

Or II

• Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a professional accounting or auditing class equivalent in level to Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) or Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at least one year of which shall have been in a supervisory assignment.

Or III

Experience: Broad and extensive experience (more than five years) of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience. For at least two years, this responsibility must have been at a level equivalent to supervising a staff in the operation of a complex accounting system. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least one year performing the duties of a class at a level of responsibility not less than that of Accounting Administrator II.) (Experience in the California state service may be applied toward the total experience requirement on a proportional basis.)

and

Education: Same as Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) or Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor). Either:

• Equivalent to graduation from college, with specialization in accounting; or
• Completion of the equivalent of 45 semester units given by a collegiate-grade residence or correspondence institution, of which 24 units must include courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate/advanced accounting, fund/governmental accounting cost accounting, auditing, business law, computer applications/management information systems. (Persons who will complete course work requirements during the current quarter or semester will be admitted to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the curriculum and the prescribed courses before they may be considered eligible for appointment.) Successful completion of the State Fund Accounting Course administered by the Department of Finance, shall receive credit for three semester hours toward the required accounting courses.

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.

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).