ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

State of California•Sacramento, CA

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are motivated, analytical, detailed-oriented and looking for a career in government accounting, this is the job for you! Under general supervision of the Administrator I, the incumbent performs professional accounting work in maintaining the cash receipts, general ledger and allocating the receipts to the appropriate fund, and in maintaining spreadsheets and completing various reports. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with those in daily contact in the course of the incumbents work day. Separation of Duties: The duties of this position include responsibilities covered by the State Administrative Manual (SAM) Section 7280. To ensure proper separation of duties, you may not be eligible for this position if a family member (domestic partners, children, husband, wife, brother, sister, or individuals living in the same household) works in the Accounting Section. Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2526-00622). Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.
IMPORTANT NOTICE As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Nice To Haves

Experience reconciling governmental funds and preparing financial statements
Knowledge of Uniform Accounting Principles, procedures, and financial record keeping
Ability to apply General Accounting Principles
Knowledge of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and California State Fund Accounting
Experience in working with Monarch software, Automated accounting systems and PC software
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools to develop and maintain documents, spreadsheets and databases
Ability to manage multiple or competing priorities in order to complete tasks within established timeframes
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff and management
Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and planning skills
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action
Excellent time management and dependability
Customer Service experience
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to follow prescribed procedures, complete tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Flexible and willing to learn in an environment of change
Education in Accounting or related field preferred
Taking or completed DOF State Fund Accounting course preferred

Responsibilities

maintaining the cash receipts
maintaining general ledger
allocating the receipts to the appropriate fund
maintaining spreadsheets
completing various reports
Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with those in daily contact in the course of the incumbents work day