Accounting Officer; Specialist​/Accountant Trainee

Job Posting:
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Accountant Trainee

JC-521570

Salary: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 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: 6/25/2026

• Creates vouchers in FI$Cal for the most complex payments including Cannabis funds, purchase orders, contracts, rents, direct transfers, and settlements.
• Reviews and audits incoming invoices for accuracy and appropriate approvals for payment.
• Processes Cannabis funds invoices, auto invoices, X‑Numbers, quarterly/annual county tax bills and time‑sensitive monthly utility invoices.
• Makes payments in accordance with the California Prompt Payment Act, State Administrative Manual, State Controller's Office (SCO), Board of Control and all applicable rules, regulations, and departmental procedures.
• Validates charges on supplier invoices against purchase orders, ensures invoices have the appropriate approvals, and identifies issues in goods and/or services received.
• Identifies payment errors or inaccuracies, notifies suppliers and program staff, and follows up to ensure corrections.
• Ensures invoices are coded correctly and, when a contract covers multiple areas, ensures allocation does not exceed the allotted amount for each area.
• Creates vouchers in FI$Cal using the Office Revolving Funds (ORF), ensuring timely replenishment in accordance with state laws.
• Reviews and approves Procurement‑card vouchers, monitors and corrects voucher build errors.
• Creates and replenishes petty cash and change funds through voucher creation.
• Researches and provides information and assistance to departmental staff, suppliers, and control agencies, responding to requests for financial information via email and phone.
• Assists other accounts payable staff in resolving issues and providing guidance.
• Performs other duties within the classification scope as assigned.

• Accounting Officer (Specialist)
• Accountant Trainee

Accounting Officer (Specialist) $5,266.00 - $6,591.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  601 North 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department:
California Highway Patrol Fiscal Management Section, 601 North 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Free parking
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Gym
• ATM
• On‑site Bistro
• Close to a light rail station
• Close to bike/walking paths along the American River

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

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. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligible individuals may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account or by mail drop‑off at the address provided below.

Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maricris Weborg

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.