Senior Accounting Officer; Supervisor

Work Location: Sacramento County

The Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) is responsible for providing supervisory oversight of travel-related financial activities, fiscal functions needed to meet the Department’s program objectives and ensure effective management of internal accounting operations for the Travel Unit. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of travel reimbursements, travel advances, department-paid (airfare, hotel, car rental, toll, Uber4

Business) charges, and related accounting activities, in accordance with Accounting and Fiscal Services Section (AFSS) guidelines, State Administrative Manual (SAM), the Uniform Codes Manual, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Controller’s Office (SCO) policies, and applicable State and Federal laws.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Open-spaced partitioned office and use of a computer on the FI$Cal Accounting System and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word). During peak times including year-end processing, request for leave will be limited and approved on a case-by-case basis and may require excess hours to be worked. Work pre‑approved overtime when necessary to meet deadlines.

Job Code #: JC-529307

Position #(s): -917

Working Title: Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)

Classification: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SUPERVISOR)

$6,523.00 - $8,106.00

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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Department of Developmental Services

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Department Is Located In a Modern, Sustainable And Innovative Office Building At 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some Amenities Of The Building Include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms

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The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

Describe your accounting education, training, experience, and work skills, including your experience supervising, leading, mentoring, training, assigning workload, and reviewing the work of others, that would enable you to perform the duties listed in the Duty…