SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR)

California Department of Developmental Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) in Sacramento County to supervise the Travel Unit’s accounting activities, ensuring timely, accurate reimbursements and related charges in compliance with GAAP and state policies.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, proficiency with Excel and accounting systems, and the ability to lead process improvements while meeting tight deadlines in a hybrid in-office/telework environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, leading, and mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and travel accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Understanding of SAM, SCO policies and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee travel-related financial activities and reimbursements.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of travel reimbursements and advances.
• Maintain internal accounting operations per AFSS guidelines and state policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Travel accounting

Tools

FI$Cal Accounting System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Work Location: Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

The Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) is responsible for providing supervisory oversight of travel-related financial activities, fiscal functions needed to meet the Department’s program objectives and ensure effective management of internal accounting operations for the Travel Unit. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of travel reimbursements, travel advances, department-paid (airfare, hotel, car rental, toll, Uber4Business) charges, and related accounting activities, in accordance with Accounting and Fiscal Services Section (AFSS) guidelines, State Administrative Manual (SAM), the Uniform Codes Manual, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Controller’s Office (SCO) policies, and applicable State and Federal laws.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Open-spaced partitioned office and use of a computer on the FI$Cal Accounting System and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word). During peak times including year-end processing, request for leave will be limited and approved on a case-by-case basis and may require excess hours to be worked. Work pre‑approved overtime when necessary to meet deadlines.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529307

Position #(s): 472-533-4569-917

Working Title: Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)

Classification: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR)

$6,523.00 - $8,106.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Department of Developmental Services

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Department Is Located In a Modern, Sustainable And Innovative Office Building At 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some Amenities Of The Building Include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

Describe your accounting education, training, experience, and work skills, including your experience supervising, leading, mentoring, training, assigning workload, and reviewing the work of others, that would enable you to perform the duties listed in the Duty Statement.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Advance (intermediate-level knowledge) knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook. California's governmental accounting practices and policies, particularly those related to travel.

Ability to: Analyze data and situations. Draw sound conclusions accurately and adapt an effective course of action. Prepare clear, complete, and concise reports upon request. Identify and implement process improvements through excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly motivated with good organizational and time management skills. Manage multiple priorities with short deadlines. Work under pressure to meet deadlines. Provide daily customer service with courtesy and professionalism.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit Eligibility May Be Based On Job Classification, Bargaining Unit, Time Base And Length Of Appointment. Additional Benefits May Also Be Outlined For Specific Bargaining Units In Employee Collective Bargaining Contracts. For More Information, Please Visit The Links Below:

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Tracy Ibarra

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre‑employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov .

If you have not taken the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire.

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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.

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