Accounting Officer (Specialist)

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking an Accounting Officer (Specialist) in Sacramento. The position handles the audit, payment, and reconciliation of encumbrances and invoices in line with Government Codes, the State Administrative Manual, and department procedures.

The role requires reviewing FI$Cal reports, resolving encumbrance issues, and liaising with control agencies. A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS is required and eligibility will follow state recruitment procedures.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification as per the state requirements.
• SOQ is required to apply for this Accounting Officer (Specialist) position.
• Apply through the California State recruitment process and be eligible on the exam/list.

Responsibilities

• Audit, payment, and reconciliation of encumbrances and invoices.
• Research and correct accounting entries to reflect expenditures and encumbrances.
• Review FI$Cal financial reports and liaise with control agencies.
• Identify and resolve payment procedure problems and improve processes.

Skills

Audit

Payment processing

Reconciliation

FI$Cal knowledge

Government codes knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

FI$Cal system

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Please review the Classification Specifications to ensure possession of the Minimum Qualifications of the classification.

Please review the Classification Specifications to ensure possession of the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. The position(s) may require completion of educational courses as specified in the Class specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). In order to complete the duties of this position the candidate must verify that they meet minimum qualifications before applying to the position. We offer a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 4 days in-office, consistent with the department's telework policy. If you're motivated, analytical, detailed, and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you. Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for the audit, payment, and reconciliation of encumbrances and invoices in accordance with Government Codes, State Administrative Manual, Department procedures and the Prompt Payment Act. The incumbent is responsible for researching and performing corrective action for various types of accounting entries to ensure all expenditures and encumbrances are appropriately represented in the financial reports. The incumbent identifies and resolves encumbrances and payment procedure problems, reviews and analyzes Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) financial reports, and liaisons with control agencies. Those interested in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) 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 Officer (Specialist) 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=4055

Working Conditions

Office located at: New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento, at 1416 9th Street.

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle in an office setting that is air-conditioned with elevator access and natural and artificial lighting. Typical work requires prolonged use of a computer, calculator, and telephone, as well as interaction with co-workers. Travel may occasionally be required for meetings, training, etc. Partial telework is available as approved by the Department.

Special Requirements

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED