Payables Supervisor

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026

The Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) oversees the daily workflow and performance of the Invoice Payment Unit. The incumbent evaluates unit operations and accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing essential accounting and budget support. Responsibilities include reviewing encumbrances and adjustments for accuracy, monitoring program budget authority, and ensuring timely completion of required reports. The supervisor reviews and approves payment vouchers and manual claim schedules, provides staff training to ensure compliance with the State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Controller’s Office (SCO), and departmental policies, and responds to inquiries from program staff and other departmental units regarding payables, encumbrances, and year - end matters.

This role also collaborates with the SCO to resolve payment issues.

Additional duties include recruiting and hiring staff, preparing performance plans and evaluations, developing training plans to support improved performance, and assisting with process improvements and updates to unit desk procedures.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Accounting Administrator II.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Telework Information :

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR) $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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