Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) (JC - 420646) 03/19/24

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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18 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 the Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor, the incumbent establishes and maintains the accounting records for the multi-funded Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs. Performs detailed analysis of accounting transactions needed to post encumbrances, expenditures, loan repayments, and revenues for federal grants, General Obligation Bonds, and Revenue Bonds to ensure compliance with State and Federal financial reporting requirements. Post journal entries and prepares reconciliations between the Loans and Grants Tracking System (LGTS) and FI$Cal, along with FI$Cal to SCO. Prepare annual state legal/budgetary basis financial statements and federal financial reports (FFR’s). Assist with preparation of independently audited GAAP financial statements.

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.

$5,684.00 - $7,114.00 per Month

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