ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Job Description and Duties All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Under general direction of the Accounting Administrator II (Manager), the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) serves as a staff specialist responsible for the evaluation of complex fiscal activities having impact on accounting operations, policies, and procedures in the General fund Reconciliation and Analysis (GFRA) Unit. The incumbent represents the Accounting Branch in higher level discussions and projects related to statewide and board-wide fiscal activities; evaluates all activities including the effect of accounting systems on fiscal activities and reporting requirements, represents Board of Equalization (BOE) in high-level, complex, critical, enterprise-wide financial management projects such as Fiscal Information System for California (Fi$CAL), California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS) Global, and Dell Refund Project. Communicates and maintains effective working relationships with BOE management, control agencies, the Budget Branch, Administrative Support Division, and the Technology Services Division. The Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) is responsible for revisions of the accounting procedure manuals; distributing expenditure reports to BOE departments, maintaining the Cost Code Tables in the BOE Paris Database and identifying the effect on fiscal activities, analyzing and maintaining accounting records, special projects, and other job-related duties as required. How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey. Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program. This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. This is the link to the exam bulletin for the ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) This is the link to the exam bulletin for the ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) (LEAP) You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify • Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. • Education: For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. 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: • Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and reconciliations. • Experience with Financial Information System for California (Fi$Cal) month-end close and year-end close processes. • Knowledge of State accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls. • Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve financial data issues.