Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) - Hybrid Telework (Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist))

Job Description and Duties ***This is a re-posting for vacancy (JC-516754), with a final filing date of 05/18/2026. If you've already applied to this recruitment you do not need to apply again. *** Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I Supervisor, the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for independently performing the more difficult professional accounting duties and serves as a lead by establishing desk procedure, guiding staff, and providing training to support efficient accounting functions which require an understanding Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) processes. Duties include but not limited to managing the establishment and reconciliation of employees’ payroll accounts receivable, and miscellaneous accounts receivable, compiling departmental wide employees’ Accounts Receivable for Department of State Hospitals Executive Team and Chief of Financial Officer, and remitting General Cash to State Treasurer’s Office (STO). Prepare year-end accrual journal entries and financial reports. ***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements ***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.*** NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded. Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. ***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages: • National Association of Credential Evaluation Services • Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or • https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies 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: • Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability • Knowledge of the State Accounting process and Fl$Cal • Ability to analyze and resolve problems • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel and Word • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Willingness to exercise a high degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail Statement of Qualifications The response must be written in Arial 12-point font, single-spaced, and no longer than two typewritten pages in length. You must number and write out each question followed by your response. • Describe how your experience makes you a good fit for this position. • What is your experience with performing reconciliations?