SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Salary range: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

This is a permanent, full-time hybrid position located in Sacramento County.

About the Department

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The Accounting and Automation Support Bureau actively participates in the County Expense Claim Reporting Information System (CECRIS) Project from start to finish following the Agile-SCRUM methodology. The Bureau contributes to the procurement process, monitors contract obligations and deliverables, and ensures efficient compliance with all guidelines, rules, and regulations. It utilizes the newly automated time reporting system, Employee Service Center, to streamline the labor distribution process, ensuring the fiscal integrity of the cost allocation and FI$Cal month-end/year-end processes. The Bureau also ensures cost allocation processes adhere to federally approved methodology for the State's Cost Allocation Plan and align with the Budget Act. Additionally, it provides financial reports and analysis to stakeholders and department end users to support the Accounting and Fiscal System Branch's mission.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging: We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.
• Community Engagement: We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.
• Empowerment: We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.
• Quality Services: We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community-driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.
• Data Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accounting Officer, Specialist (SAO-Spec) conducts complex accounting transactions in the Encumbrance Unit and is responsible for analytical, planning, and oversight activities. The role requires independent work utilizing state policies and rules, conducting research, writing and presenting special reports, and leading or participating in special projects.

• Analyze and review incoming requests for the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) entry to determine appropriate fund coding for a variety of transactions, including IT, Non-IT, and other payment agreements to ensure state compliance.

Requirements

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications without an SOQ may be disqualified.
• Complete employment history on the application form (STD 678) is required. Resumes will not substitute for employment history.
• If meeting minimum qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required if selected for hire.
• Do not include confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birthday/age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number unless required, basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, marital status) on any submitted documents.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Candidates who reside outside of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. These assignments are temporary and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.