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California Department of Social Services · 1 week ago

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$6,031/mo - $7,547/mo

California Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving, protecting, and supporting the people of California. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) to manage complex accounting transactions and provide oversight for the Encumbrance Unit, ensuring compliance with state policies and regulations.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Conducts the more complex accounting transactions in the Encumbrance Unit

Completes the analytical, planning, and oversight activities for the Encumbrance Unit

Utilizes state policies and rules and is able to work independently

Conducts research; writes and presents special reports; and leads and participates in special projects

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

Qualification

Accounting transactionsFinancial Information SystemAnalytical skillsResearch skillsPresentation skills

Required

A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a standard application (STD. 678)

In the 'Examinations' section of the STD. 678, you must indicate your appointment eligibility (list, transfer, permissive reinstatement, etc.) and reference the Position number and Job Control (JC) number

The SOQ must: be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1" margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages; be in narrative form (no bullet points); and detail your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Final Filing Date: 1/10/2026

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)

Preferred

Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview