SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under general supervision of an Accounting Administrator I Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing complex accounting duties as it relates to the entire cashiering functions. Duties include a comprehensive understanding of the accounting processes for the Division of Accounting, effective communication with internal and external customers, analyze the appropriateness of accounting transactions, and monitor and analyze payroll activities.
PARF# 81-6-091 / JC- 500417
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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd Sacramento, Sacramento County.
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 with single cubicles. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining‑unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Special Requirements
- Standard State application (STD) is required. Pending personnel approval. Applicants must clearly indicate their basis of eligibility and in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s)” section of their application. Screening criteria will be established and most qualified candidates will be interviewed.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts Required.
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
- 1. Describe your experience of how you handled a situation when you could not give a customer the exact solution they wanted.
- 2. Describe a time when you successfully managed a high‑priority task without compromising existing deadlines or quality.
- 3. Describe your experience leading a team. What was your role, what challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS‑90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
Able to work independently, flexible work hours, strong analytical skills, reliable, team oriented, excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
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
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
