ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I

The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking an Accounting Administrator I to join their Accounting Services Branch in Sacramento County. The role involves overseeing financial reconciliations, managing journal entries, and preparing the department's Year-End Financial Statements while fostering cooperative relationships within the department and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Please see attached duty statement
• Working Conditions This position requires a combination of telework and in-office work, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required
• The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification
• Official transcripts may be required upon appointment
• If it is determined an applicant 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
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency
• Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter
• When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred

Skills

• Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and fiscal management
• Experience in overseeing accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing financial activities
• Experience in managing or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), State Administrative Manual (SAM), Uniform Code Manual (UCM), and Government Code
• Strong collaboration and clear communication abilities across internal teams and external control agencies and auditors
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and problem areas in accounting and financial operations for improvement and implement solutions
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams, Power BI, etc.) and automated accounting systems
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED to be submitted along with the State Application (STD. 678) and serves as a demonstration of the candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in a written format
• Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

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