Senior Accounting Officer; Specialist

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• Job Code #: JC-508976
• Position #:
  
  -004
• Working Title:
  
  Payables Analyst
• Classification: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
• Salary: $6,031.00 – $7,547.00 A
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility:
  Primary Cert Contact

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary by 3% [BU 1], in exchange for leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job advertisement do not reflect this reduction in pay.

Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue PLP 2025 hours on the first day of each pay period in accordance with their applicable Bargaining Unit contract. Under the general direction of Accounting Administrator, I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs the more difficult accounting functions for the California Department of Conservation and is responsible for processing the more difficult state operations payments, payment reporting and tracking, processing expenses, year‑end and other tasks as needed.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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• The position requires completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts with applicable coursework highlighted. Applicants may be asked to provide unofficial transcripts prior to being cleared for interview.
• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• The Department of Conservation does not participate in the E‑Verify system or STEM OPT extension program. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
• This position is contingent on budget approval.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 3/3/2026.

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…