Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
Why join CalHR? The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here! This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this Role Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), Accounts Payable Unit, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) independently performs a variety of professional accounting duties of average difficulty for CalHR and the State Personnel Board (SPB). How to Apply Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job . If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at CalHRTalentEngagement@calhr.ca.gov . We’d love to hear from you! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Special Requirements
All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font. Describe your ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines Describe your knowledge and experience with accounts payable and travel reimbursements. Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting Knowledge of the uniform accounting system and financial record keeping Knowledge of principles of business management, public finance, and business law Knowledge of California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS) Knowledge of the Financial Information System for California (Fl$Cal) Ability to reconcile complex governmental funds and prepare financial statements Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Ability to prepare clear, complete, and concise reports Ability to speak and write effectively Strong analytical, decision making, organizational, time management, and planning skills Experience developing written procedures