Right of Way Rental Accountant
Department of Transportation
SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for performing the more difficult professional accounting duties in the Right of Way Revenue Accounts Receivable Section. The incumbent will complete various reconciliations which will require an understanding of the Right of Way Management Information System (ROWMIS) and the Advantage accounting system. The incumbent will communicate financial policy and accountability for the Department's Right of Way Revenue Accounts Receivable Section and analyzes the appropriateness of accounts receivable accounting transactions. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring that transactions are appropriately posted to the ROWMIS and that the statutory and legal requirements have been satisfied.
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.
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
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:
General knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; knowledge in establishing accounts receivables and in recording adjustments and payments against them; and knowledge of automated systems and Microsoft Office functionalities. The ability to answer questions and respond to debtor disputes orally and in writing with diplomacy and concern; work with a minimum of supervision in carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities including review accounts receivable files to gather information, answer questions or respond to debtor disputes. The ability to express ideas and information clearly, concisely, and logically, both orally and in writing, to supervisors and employees. The ability to develop and maintain good working relations with groups and individuals during the course of one’s work. Be flexible, persuasive, tactful and effective in imparting information 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:
Shawn Guerrero
(279) 234-2848
Shawn.Guerrero@dot.ca.gov
