Job Posting: Accounting Officer (Specialist)
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Will consider the Accountant Trainee classification. Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator I, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty for the Service Payables Branch. The Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for the audit, payment, and reconciliation of service contracts in accordance with Government Codes, State Administrative Manual, Department procedures and the Prompt Payment Act. The Accounting Officer (Specialist) is also responsible for other types of payment such as cooperative agreements, legal, training, miscellaneous invoices, and advances. The Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for researching and taking corrective action for various types of accounting entries as a result of errors.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to take direction from supervisor or lead employee.
- The ability to work independently.
- Regular and punctual attendance is required.
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office suite programs and accounting software programs.
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).
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.
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
Phone: (279) 234-2217
Email: Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Katherine Oda
Phone: (279) 234-2987
Email: s130442@dot.ca.gov
