Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer, Specialist is  responsible to perform analytical duties which require an understanding of the Department's financial system (CGI-Advantage), financial reporting database (InfoAdvantage), and the automated time reporting system (Staff Central). The Incumbent will analyze the establishment and modification of Projects for appropriateness based on the Department's coding structure, policy and procedure. They will provide direction to District Project Control Officers, Accounting, and Program staff related to Project setup to ensure accurate reporting of expenditures to control agencies, federal and local entities.

PARF# 81-6-011 / JC-480952

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento County.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Most employees will work in workstations within shared cubicles. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required and vacations may be restricted during peak times and fiscal year-ending closing. This occurs for the month of June and July. Employees may occasionally be required to travel in state.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• College Transcripts and Resume required.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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 statutory laws affecting the Department, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aid programming requirements, and reimbursement policies.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the accounting principles, governmental accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management; office methods and procedures; and statistical methods.
• Understanding of electric data processing systems, including CGI Advantage, InfoAdvantage, and Staff Central.
• Ability to understand and manage the Department's financial systems that is essential for the integrity of the financial information upon which the entire Department relies.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial policy; to communicate effectively with all levels of management; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of public and private agencies; and to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques to define accounting and systems problems and determine a course of action that will bring about a resolution. The analyst must be able to analyze data, and develop and evaluate alternative proposals.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independence in completing required duties.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Important Applications Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-480952), PARF# 81-6-011 and title of the position (Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.  Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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