Accounting Administrator

Job Description and Duties
This position functions as the manager over the Local Assistance Reporting and Disbursements section within the Accounting Office. The incumbent is directly responsible for managing the disbursement of the department's local assistance funds and the required federal financial reports. This position is expected to plan, organize, and direct the activities of Accounting Administrator I managers and professional accounting staff to ensure the department's accounting and related fiscal goals and objectives are met within the framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable State and Federal rules and regulations.

The incumbent must have comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices, the State's accounting and budgeting processes, budget analysis, cash management, fund accounting, systems and procedures development, and applicable State and Federal fiscal rules and regulations. Additionally, the incumbent must also be knowledgeable regarding the Financial Information System for California (FI$CAL) and managerial/organizational theory and techniques.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Job Code #: JC-426300
Position #(s): ******** XXX
Working Title: Accounting Administrator II Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II $7,420.00 - $9,219.00


Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Telework
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Fiscal & Administrative Services Div.
Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.




Special Requirements
Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/19/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 2400/JC-426300
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 2400/JC-426300
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:


1. Please describe your leadership style.
2. Please describe your experience in the oversight of federal funds.
3. Please describe your experience working with FI$Cal.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Accounting principles & procedures; governmental accounting & budgeting; the uniform accounting system & financial organization & procedures of the State of California and related laws, rules, & regulations; principles of business management, including office methods & procedures; principles of public finance; & business law. • Ability to: Apply accounting principles & procedures; analyze data & draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately & adopt an effective course of action; prepare clear, complete, & concise reports; make sound decisions & recommendations in regard to the professional accounting problems in maintaining control of a departmental budget; establish & maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work; & speak and & effectively.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Deborah Carriker


Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Information
How to Apply for state jobs: Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended . Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account. DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status. Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered. In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles. If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 10/2023 version. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For general information about getting a job at the state, please review the linked video How to Get a State Job (California) (youtube.com). Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.