ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) – ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTION / GENERAL LEDGER UNIT / HEADQUARTERS

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters located in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general supervision of Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor).

The Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) will maintain responsibility for highly complex reconciliations and reporting. They will work independently in a highly technical area and will require a high level of coordination and cooperation with other areas. This person acts as a lead for the General Ledger Unit, which is responsible for 32 funding sources including General Fund, Federal Funds, Bond Funds, Special Funds and three small agencies. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of professional accounting practices and principles utilized in State Government. They will also provide technical assistance and training to departmental staff to resolve complex system and accounting issues, write procedures, and prepare data flow diagrams to document processes. They should provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, interacting in a professional manner with integrity and respect.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible. This position is remote centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Demetri Williams at (916) 902-8383 or Demetri.Williams@parks.ca.gov.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SOQ or include an SOQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

In addition, you must include your name on the SOQ, and provide a SOQ that is no more than 2 pages in length, single-spaced, in Arial 12-pt font.

To be considered for this position, we require a SOQ that answers the following questions:

1. How has your education and experience prepared you for the role of Accounting Administrator I, Specialist?

2. Describe your knowledge and experience with complex reconciliation and year-end process?

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

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

How To Apply

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements"