Accounting Administrator II (JC - 420627) 04/02/24

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search 420627 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 04/02/24. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**

If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accountant Trainee in our Accounting department for our General Ledger Unit The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Duties:
Under the general direction of an Accounting Administrator III, the Accounting Administrator II plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Tanks Payment Unit, Contracts Payment Unit, and the Loans and Grants Unit. Directly supervises 3 Accounting Administrator I Supervisors and indirectly supervises 28 various rank and file accounting positions. Responsible for hiring, training, establishing performance goals, evaluating employees, and prioritizing workload. Facilitates and resolves sensitive payment issues. Reviews loans, grants, contracts, purchase orders, for disbursement and encumbrance transactions. Oversees disbursement and encumbrance reconciliation. Responsible for the 1099 trimester/annual reporting as well as the annual late payment penalty reporting. Establishes the parameters staff use to encumber contracts, purchase documents, loans and grants, audits and schedules payments to vendors, contractors, and local agencies. Ensures that financial records and reports comply with state and federal rules and regulations. Develops policy to ensure compliance with the State Administrative Manual and government code and analyzes new and proposed legislation to determine fiscal impact.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate that would like to gain experience working on challenging and complex accounting issues in a team environment. Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

$7,420.00 - $9,219.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.