Accounting Officer; Specialist

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Job Code #: JC-524787

Position #:

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Working Title:

Abatement and Right of Way Revenue Accountant

Classification: ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Salary Range: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A (new to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).

Shall Consider: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE ($4,442.00 - $5,296.00

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# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator I, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting work in establishing and maintaining abatement billings for the State highway, Non‑State highway accounts, and vehicle damage claims receivable arising within specified areas of the State of California. This involves the analysis and verification of accounts, records and other documents between Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS) and CGI Advantage to determine that all statutory and legal requirements have been satisfied.

The incumbent will complete various reconciliations which will require an understanding of the Right of Way Management Information System (ROWMIS) and the CGI Advantage accounting system. The incumbent will communicate financial policy and accountability for the Department's Right of Way Revenue Accounts Receivable Section and analyze the appropriateness of accounts receivable accounting transactions.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accounting Officer (Specialist) / Accountant Trainee exams. 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.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Cover Letter, Resume and College Transcript are required.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original or official sealed transcripts may be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

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Benefits are provided in accordance with Caltrans policies for permanent, full‑time employees. For details on specific benefits, applicants should refer to Caltrans employee benefit resources.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No person will be denied employment or receipt of benefits because of any of the protected characteristics set forth above. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.