ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Job Description and Duties This position is eligible to telework up to one (1) day a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) directs professional, technical and clerical staff to provide accounting services and support to other state agencies. This position ensures accounting functions are in compliance with applicable rules and regulations and in accordance with Office of Fiscal Services guidelines, Governor's Budget, Department of Finance, state rules and regulations, and the appropriate government codes for timely month and year end close and financial reporting, utilizing Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), California Human Resources (CalHR) rules and regulations, People Soft, and Microsoft Office Suite. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the requested items may be disqualified from consideration for this position. • Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications must submit transcripts. • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. • Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 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 and experience of closing accounting periods; financial statement preparation and review; complex account reconciliations; accounting system expertise; and data extraction and queries. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Ability to analyze processes, identify improvements, and implement customer service enhancements. • Skilled in applying accounting principles, analyzing data, and preparing clear, concise reports. • Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and time management skills. • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and meeting tight deadlines. • Ability to reason logically and creatively, exercise sound judgment, and act independently. • Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads, priorities, and fast-paced environments. • Proven ability to plan, organize, and direct staff effectively. • Works well under pressure and maintains great attendance. • Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures. • Builds and maintains cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. • Ensures compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Applicants who do not submit the required documents may be disqualified from consideration for this position. The SOQ should be a maximum of 1 page, Arial 12-pt font size, 1" margins, and answer the following questions: - Describe your knowledge and experience using accounting systems, particularly, General Ledger tasks. Include examples of preparing year-end financial reports and providing fiscal analyses, recommendations, or reports to executives, control agencies, or other high-level stakeholders. - Describe your experience leading a team or project: 1. What was your role? 2. What challenges did you face? 3.What was your strategy and the outcome?