SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework schedule

CalPERS retirement benefits

Transit incentives and commuting perks

Job summary

The State of California's Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) to lead complex accounting duties in a hybrid telework arrangement. The role includes managing payroll and accounts receivable, remitting cash to the State Treasurer, and preparing year-end accruals and financial reports using FI$Cal, reporting to the Accounting Administrator I Supervisor.

This position emphasizes independent execution, staff guidance, and training to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) classification is listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform the more difficult professional accounting duties under the general direction.
• Lead by establishing desk procedures, guiding staff, and providing training.
• Manage payroll accounts receivable, miscellaneous accounts receivable, and compile departmental accounts receivable.
• Remit General Cash to the State Treasurer’s Office (STO) and prepare year-end accrual journal entries and financial reports.

Job description

Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) - Hybrid Telework

Department of State Hospitals

JC-536134

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2026

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I Supervisor, the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for independently performing the more difficult professional accounting duties and serves as a lead by establishing desk procedure, guiding staff, and providing training to support efficient accounting functions which require an understanding Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) processes. Duties include but not limited to managing the establishment and reconciliation of employees’ payroll accounts receivable, and miscellaneous accounts receivable, compiling departmental wide employees’ Accounts Receivable for Department of State Hospitals Executive Team and Chief of Financial Officer, and remitting General Cash to State Treasurer’s Office (STO). Prepare year-end accrual journal entries and financial reports.

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

Working Conditions

DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.

This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel upto 5% throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $340per month in 2026.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Classification

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals

1215 O Street, MS 17 Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 O Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors available to the public
• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
• More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large
• Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
• Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Knowledge of the State Accounting process and Fl$Cal
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel and Word
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to exercise a high degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

• Describe how your experience makes you a good fit for this position.
• What is your experience with performing reconciliations?

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.