Accounting Officer Specialist

Southern Arkansas University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university is seeking an Accounting Officer to perform professional accounting duties in the Collection, Cashiering, and Payroll section. Responsibilities include analyzing daily cash receipts, reconciling accounts, and processing deposits. This position may offer hybrid work and is located in California. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of state accounting procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting duties in Collection, Cashiering, and Payroll.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivables.
• Working knowledge of the California Air Resources Board and California Environmental Protection Agency.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze daily Report of Collections.
• Post uncleared collections payments to appropriate programs.
• Assist in the analysis and preparation of the daily Report of Collections.

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (AA I) (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) will perform professional accounting duties in the Collection, Cashiering, and Payroll section. Review and analyze the daily Report of Collections, a listing all the day’s cash receipts. Completed Report of Collections will display all information required for each amount collected, (Fi$cal transaction, fund, appropriate identification, and item description.). Reconcile aged accounts receivables and work with Human Resources to resolve any Discharge of Accountability with State Controller’s Office (SCO). Work with General Ledger Section on the reconciling items on the Bank reconciliation to initiate appropriate actions to correct. Post uncleared (unidentified) collections payments to the appropriate programs at the time they will becomerevenue. Review, analyze, and complete cash reconciliation daily. Performing duties such as processing deposits and assisting in the analysis and preparation of the daily Report of Collections, collecting monies due to the department, reviewing revenue information, and reviewing all cash receipts received daily, additionally acting as a liaison with other Boards, Departments and Offices (BDO’s), and Control Agencies representing California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA.)

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.