Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the Natural Resources (DWR) Headquarters in Sacramento. Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting work of average difficulty in establishing and maintaining Vendor Accounts for the department, by analyzing and verifying accounts, records and other documents to ensure that all statutory and legal requirements have been satisfied according to CA State Guidelines.

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of public accounting principles and procedures

• Ability to organize and establish workload priorities, work well under pressure, and exercise initiative and flexibility

• Self-motivated, dependable and possess a positive attitude

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

• Excellent attendance and dependability

• Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with others

• Knowledge and experience with technical tools like personal computers utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access
• Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, integrity, initiative and analytical ability to research and analyze data; present ideas and draw sound conclusions effectively, be adaptable.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Unofficial Transcripts and Statement of Qualifications.  Please reference SAP Position #50001501 and Job Control #518891 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

Statement of Qualifications: a one-page maximum, Arial 12-point font, document that describes how the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience qualify him or her for the position.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

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