ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

State of California•Sacramento, CA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as an Accounting Officer (Specialist) at the California Department of Public Health! Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) in the Financial Management Branch, Accounting Section, Payables Unit, you will perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty, establish and maintain accounts and financial records, prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, statements, accounts, and records, maintain and reconcile the General Ledger with the State Controller's Office (SCO), and review expenditures against allotments. You will also exercise moderate control in the administration of established policies and procedures and engage with program managers, control agencies, and local and federal government entities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on public health, enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, and take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development, In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification
All employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY)
Completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.)
Reference Job Control # 499656 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section
SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application
Remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting
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 required and must be included
Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected

Nice To Haves

Year-End closing experience
Government Accounting System Experience.
Research and error correction/reconciliation experience.
Accounts Payable Experience.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty
Establish and maintain accounts and financial records
Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, statements, accounts, and records
Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger with the State Controller's Office (SCO)
Review expenditures against allotments
Exercise moderate control in the administration of established policies and procedures
Engage with program managers, control agencies, and local and federal government entities