Under the general direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer, Specialist performs complex accounting work for Reimbursement, Abatement, and Collection. Duties include reviewing cooperative agreements for compliance, preparing demand letters, responding to debtor inquiries, managing past‑due invoices, coordinating accounts sent to collection agencies, updating the Advantage system, determining write‑offs, generating aging reports, and researching unpaid invoices. Responsibilities also include managing accounts for separated employees (PARR/SARR), SEIU/CSEA union invoice aging reports, construction overpayment aging reports (PISA), and manual non‑state highway abatement invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with state and departmental policies.
PARF# 81-6-088 / JC-499808
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) 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.
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