Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking an Accounting Officer (Specialist) through Examination #4055. This is the first journeyperson level in the accounting series, performing professional duties in establishing and maintaining accounts and financial records for agency activities.

The position offers monthly salaries between $5,113.00 and $6,399.00 (A) or $5,264.00 and $6,592.00 (L) per month, with responsibilities including ledgers, reports, and reconciliations. Location is Sacramento, CA; deadline is continuous.

Qualifications

• Maintain accounting records for funds administered by the department; prepare, review and analyze financial reports, statements, accounts and records.
• Maintain the General Ledgers and reconcile the General Ledger to SCO.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for agency activities and funds.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial reports, statements, and accounts.
• Reconcile the General Ledger to SCO and monitor expenditures against allotments.

Job description

Examination: Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Exam # 4055

Deadline Continuous

Working title Accounting Officer (Specialist) Monthly salary $5,113.00 - $6,399.00 (A) per Month | $5,264.00 - $6,592.00 (L) per Month Exam # 4055 Deadline Continuous Position Description

00104546 - ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

This is the first journeyperson level for the series. Incumbents, under general supervision from a Senior Accounting Officer or an Accounting Administrator, perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial records for agency activities, such as maintain accounting records for funds administered by the department; prepare, review and analyze financial reports, statements, accounts and records; maintain the General Ledgers; reconcile the General Ledger to SCO; review expenditures against allotments. Incumbents may exercise moderate control in the administration of established policies and procedures, and may have on‑going contacts with program managers, control agencies, local governmental jurisdictions, Federal Government, vendors, and members of the public. Incumbents in this class have no supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a lead for Accountant Trainees, accounting clerical and semiprofessional personnel.

Special Personal Characteristic
Ability to qualify for a fidelity bond.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.