Accounting Officer

California Department of Aging; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Aging is seeking an Accounting Officer (Specialist) to perform a variety of accounting functions, including AR invoicing, ORF, travel, and payroll responsibilities, and FI$Cal AR processing.

Under supervision, the role collaborates with a peer Senior Accounting Officer to ensure accurate financial reporting, year-end processes, and compliance with state requirements. This is a permanent, full-time position with hybrid telework in Sacramento County.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable invoicing responsibilities; Office of the Revolving Fund (ORF) responsibilities; FI$Cal AR responsibilities; year-end and report requirements.

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531605

Position #(s): 797-634-4546-004

Working Title

Accounting Officer

Classification

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A

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

Shall Consider

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

$4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To Learn More About CDA, Visit:

https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit:

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Job Description And Duties

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 shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

About This Role

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) in collaboration with a peer Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs a variety of accounting functions for the California Department of Aging (CDA), Accounting Management Section (AMS). The tasks require effective analytical and communication skills and independence of action in carrying out the responsibilities. The incumbent possesses a broader scope of knowledge and more proficiency in processing Accounts Receivable (AR) invoicing responsibilities; Office of the Revolving Fund (ORF), travel, and payroll responsibilities; Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) AR responsibilities; year-end and report requirements; and miscellaneous accounting responsibilities.

Under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Accountant Trainee (AT) in collaboration with a peer Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs a variety of accounting functions for the California Department of Aging (CDA), Accounting Management Section (AMS). The tasks require effective analytical and communication skills in carrying out the responsibilities. The incumbent handles Accounts Receivable (AR) invoicing responsibilities; Office of the Revolving Fund (ORF), travel, and payroll responsibilities; Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) AR responsibilities; year-end and report requirements; and miscellaneous accounting responsibilities.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ( 3 Steps To A State Job ). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at [e-mail].

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

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.