Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) (JC-430803) 05/21/24

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=430803

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 05/21/24. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18 Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent independently reviews and approves vouchers, claim schedules, funding agreements and FI$Cal documents (contract shells, purchase orders, vouchers, etc.). Identifies problem disbursement requests and research Site Cleanup Fund Improved Information System (SCUFIIS) and FI$Cal as needed to recommend solutions. Reviews statutes, regulations, State Administrative Manual, contract manual, and State Controller’s Office claim schedule/voucher procedures as needed to ensure proper disbursements. Analyze and reconcile disbursement requests and answer inquiries from claimants, grantees, control agencies, Franchise Tax Board, and the Internal Revenue Service. Assist program managers with sensitive and complex questions including multi-fund issues, time extensions, reverting appropriations, cash transfer letters, reportable payments, penalty payments, and year-end accruals.

The Accounting Branch supports multiple funds, programs, State and Regional Water Boards as well as Drinking Water Offices throughout the State of California. This is a great opportunity for someone who is possibly interested in starting a state accounting career. The Water Board Accounting Branch provides a team environment with training and mentoring. The challenge and complexity of accounting for the many Water Board programs leads to great experience and upward mobility.

Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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

$5,684.00 - $7,114.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.