SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) JC-432602

California Department of Public Health • Sacramento, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Financial Management Division (FMD), within the CDPH Administration Division, is responsible for the preparation, analysis and management of the Department’s budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.

FMD is in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across from the beautiful State Capitol Park and World Peace Rose Garden.

Additional Benefits of working at CDPH include:

Remote-friendly, collaborative work environment
Opportunities for advancement
Professional development technical skills training
Strong mentorship & coaching support

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) within our Financial Management Division (FMD). In this role, you will serve as a Senior Accounting Support Officer and independently perform the more difficult and complex accounting duties that require an understanding of the entire accounting process. This includes, but is not limited to, distributing all State Controller’s Office (SCO) pay-related warrants (e.g., master-payroll, overtime, stipend, and garnishment warrants); acting as a liaison on payroll distribution issues; and analyzing payroll distribution procedures and making recommendations for improvement.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (AAI) Supervisor of Operations Services Unit.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Final Filing Date: 5/31/2024

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-432602

Position #(s): 580-110-4567-909

Working Title: Senior Accounting Support Officer

Classification: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) $5,684.00 - $7,114.00 A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.

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