Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Position Details

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #: JC-524550
Position #(s): 541-040-4567-009
Working Title: Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)
Classification: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00
Average Salary: $6,788.50
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Yolo County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Job Description And Duties

Candidates who previously applied for JC – 521526 do not need to re-apply again. Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

• Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V.
• In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. 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.

Special Requirements

• All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Accounting Officer Series to ensure the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) minimum qualifications have been met prior to taking the examination.
• The application must be complete and must include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
• Resumes and or other documents shall not be substituted for a completed application (STD 678).
• Applicants who fail to submit a completed application (STD 678) may be disqualified.

Review Process

• Applications must be complete and must include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.
• Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Application Instructions

• 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.
• Final Filing Date: 7/23/2026

Who May Apply

• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
• SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Application Instructions

• Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
• Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
• If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection N/A Attn: Classification and Hiring P.O. Box 944246 Sacramento , CA 94244-2460
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection N/A Classification and Hiring Unit 710 Riverpoint Court, Suite 250 West Sacramento , CA 95605
• When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
• If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection N/A Attn: Classification and Hiring P.O. Box 944246 Sacramento , CA 94244-2460
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection N/A Classification and Hiring Unit 710 Riverpoint Court, Suite 250 West Sacramento , CA 95605
• When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process.