Accounting Supervisor I - Remote & FI$Cal Expert

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 1 day/week

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Defined benefit retirement program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Department of General Services in California is seeking an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) to lead staff in delivering accounting services and ensuring timely month-end and year-end close and reporting. Role uses FI$Cal, CalHR rules, and PeopleSoft, with strict adherence to state codes and reporting standards.

The position allows telework up to one day per week and requires residency in California at appointment, with in-office reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience closing accounting periods and preparing financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze processes and implement improvements.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong deadlines.
• Ability to reason, judge, and work independently.
• Adaptable to changing workloads and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff.
• Works well under pressure and maintains great attendance.
• Interprets and applies laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders and ensures compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct professional, technical and clerical staff to provide accounting services.
• Ensure month-end and year-end close and financial reporting compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements for state agencies.
• Utilize FI$Cal, CalHR rules, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Closing accounting periods

Financial statements

Complex account reconciliations

Excel

Process analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Job description

Department of General Services in California is seeking an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) to lead staff in delivering accounting services and ensuring timely month-end and year-end close and reporting. Role uses FI$Cal, CalHR rules, and PeopleSoft, with strict adherence to state codes and reporting standards.

The position allows telework up to one day per week and requires residency in California at appointment, with in-office reporting as needed.