What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) position at Department of State Hospitals?
Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I Supervisor, the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for independently performing the more difficult professional accounting duties and serves as a lead by establishing desk procedure, guiding staff, and providing training to support efficient accounting functions which require an understanding Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) processes. Duties include but not limited to managing the establishment and reconciliation of employees’ payroll accounts receivable, and miscellaneous accounts receivable, compiling departmental wide employees’ Accounts Receivable for Department of State Hospitals Executive Team and Chief of Financial Officer, and remitting General Cash to State Treasurer’s Office (STO). Prepare year-end accrual journal entries and financial reports.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.
This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel upto 5% throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $325 per month in 2025.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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
Department of State Hospitals 1215 O Street, MS 17 Sacramento, CA 95814
The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.
DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:
First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
Café with multiple vendors available to the public
Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
Lactation rooms
More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large
Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***
NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.
***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or
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:
Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
Knowledge of the State Accounting process and Fl$Cal
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel and Word
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Willingness to exercise a high degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail
Salary : $72,372 - $90,564
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