Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) independently performs complex accounting duties, primarily focused on reconciling and resolving outstanding billings related to the Intermediate Care Facility-Developmentally Disabled (ICF-DD) Homes.  The incumbent is responsible for carrying out professional accounting responsibilities in accordance with Accounting Section guidelines, State Administrative Manual (SAM), Uniform Codes Manual (UCM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Controller’s Office (SCO) policies, and 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 .

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. Incumbent must live and work in California.  All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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.  Computer will be use daily up to70% of the time on the FI$Cal Accounting System and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word).  Must be able to use various office machines: computer, copier, scanner, etc.  During peak times including year-end processing, request for leave will be limited and approved on a case-by-case basis. Work pre-approved overtime when necessary to meet deadlines.

Special Requirements

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: State Accounting principles and practices, and GAAP principles. Outstanding analytical skills.  Excellent communication skills. Understanding of the entire State accounting procedure and processes.

Ability to: Take initiative and work independently.  Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.  Ability to promote positive work environment and relationship with others.  Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.

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:

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

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:  .

If you have not taken the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) 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. Click  here to gain list eligibility.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts

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