Accounting Supervisor

Position Purpose:  The Accounting Supervisor independently performs the more difficult accounting duties, which require an understanding of the entire accounting process, such as coordinating the implementation of accounting for new programs/functions; reviewing proposals to change accounting procedures; preparing analysis reports for management; and coordinating completion of monthly and year-end reports. In addition, under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Accounting Supervisor assists in leading the accounting department, cash operations, and accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Salary: $86,064 per year, plus 15% Recruitment & Retention Pay Differential (equivalent to $12,909.60 per year) and Geographic Pay (equivalent to $3000 per year)

*Due to the State's budget shortfalls, a 3% pay reduction is in effect through June 30, 2027. The base annual salary range does not reflect this reduction. 

Qualifications

• Principles and practices of professional governmental accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied in a public-sector environment.
• Governmental accounting standards and financial reporting requirements, including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements applicable to governmental entities.
• Accounting methods and procedures related to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Internal control principles and audit standards, including separation of duties and safeguarding of public funds.
• Fiscal reporting, reconciliation, and analysis techniques used in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• State Administrative Manual (SAM) policies, procedures, and controls governing accounting and fiscal operations.
• Accounting systems, databases, and spreadsheet applications used for financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and reporting requirements affecting governmental accounting operations.
• Governmental and enterprise accounting standards related to capital assets, leases, pensions, OPEB, revenue recognition, and long-term liabilities, including relevant GASB statements and FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) topics.

How to apply and more information: This is a State position with a Statewide exam that must be taken online. If interested, please apply as soon as possible using the Cal Careers link.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareers account are highly recommended, as an account will also be needed to perform the exam. In order to be considered, the following items are required: 1) Completed State Application, 2) Resume, and 3) Transcript.

Instructions:

1. Visit CalCareers: CalCareers link -> https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=505162
2. Click “Apply Now” -> If you have eligibility (meaning you already took the exam), click “I have eligibility” and submit your application
3. If you DO NOT have eligibility, click “I want to obtain eligibility”​ to apply and take the Statewide exam.