Accounting Officer (Specialist)
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) in an extremely fast paced environment, this position is responsible for responding to Cashiering customer service counter and hotline, processing and disbursing checks/warrants, coordinating employee transit subsidy activities, assist with maintaining the Disposition of Payroll Warrants inbox, researching returned or undeliverable warrants/checks and act as liaison between Cashiering and other Departmental programs. Please refer to the duty statement for complete responsibilities of this position.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accounting Officer (Specialist) or the Accountant Trainee exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-445084. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Most employees will work in workstations within shared cubicles. This is an in-office position. It is expected that this position will have regular and punctual attendance as the functions performed affect the daily operations of the Cashiering Services Section.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and auditing practices and the ability to apply them in a governmental accounting atmosphere.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting controls and practices.
- The ability to analyze transactions for propriety and accuracy.
- The ability to communicate effectively.
- The ability to analyze routine to complex accounting and other information and draw sound conclusions and decisions to ensure proper accounting transactions.
- The ability to acquire knowledge of the current accounting system and interpret the related reports and procedures in mandatory.
- The ability to work independently to perform assigned duties and responsibilities, including identifying problems, researching, and analyzing data, drawing sound conclusions, and developing an effective course of action including alternatives upon which to base valid decisions.
- The ability to express complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and logically, both orally and in writing, to management, supervisors, and employees.
- The ability to develop and maintain good working relations with groups and individuals.
- The ability to be flexible, persuasive, tactful and effective in imparting complex information and changing opinions in order to achieve desired results.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Hoda Elshamy
(279) 234-2217
Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jenny N Tran
(279) 234-2803
Jenny.N.Tran@dot.ca.gov
