Accounting Officer (Specialist) (LEAP)

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking an Accounting Officer (Specialist) for the LEAP program. The role reports to an Accounting Administrator and involves professional accounting duties, ledger maintenance, and financial report analysis.

Incumbents perform average-difficulty tasks, may lead Accountant Trainees, and must meet fidelity bond qualifications. The position is based in California with the department handling position locations as listed in the eligible info.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting duties of average difficulty in maintaining accounts and financial records.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial reports, statements, accounts and records and maintain the General Ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the General Ledgers and reconcile the General Ledger to SCO.
• Review expenditures against allotments and analyze financial data.
• Interact with program managers, control agencies, vendors, and the public as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

General Ledger

Interdepartmental coordination

Job description

Examination: Accounting Officer (Specialist) (LEAP)

Exam # 4060

Deadline Continuous

Working title Accounting Officer (Specialist) (LEAP) Monthly salary ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST): $5,113.00 - $6,399.00 (A) per Month ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST): | $5,264.00 - $6,592.00 (L) per Month Exam # 4060 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.