Senior Accounting Officer; Specialist

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This range is provided by California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (AA I), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) independently performs complex professional accounting duties via Uniform Codes Manual (UCM), State Administrative Manual (SAM), California Government Code, Financial Information System for California (FISCal) functionality, statewide month‑end and year‑end closing requirements, and accounting processes across multiple funds. The incumbent serves as a subject‑matter expert for reconciliation, expenditure tracking, encumbrance management, and FISCal transactional accuracy.

The incumbent analyzes and resolves complex accounting discrepancies; coordinates corrections with internal units and control agencies; prepares and reviews financial reports; ensures compliance with statewide accounting policies and the Prompt Payment Act; supports year‑end close activities; and provides technical guidance to program and accounting staff.

• Perform complex accounting duties across multiple funds and reconcile transactions.
• Analyze and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and coordinate corrections with internal units.
• Prepare and review financial reports and ensure compliance with statewide accounting policies.
• Support year‑end close activities and provide technical guidance to staff.

• Experience with the California FI$Cal System.
• Accounts Payable experience.
• Analytical and problem‑solving experience.
• Ability to update and create new procedures, prioritize, tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Free parking
• On‑site gym and locker room
• Electric carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) plans
• Flexible schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family
• Investment in career development
• Location near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Full‑time

Entry level

Sacramento, CA

$5,266.00 – $6,591.00

Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on January 16, 2026.