Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

This position is located in the city of Sacramento. Under general supervision of the Accounting Administrator II the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) is responsible for the completion of highly complex analytical and advisory duties and independently performs the most difficult professional accounting duties which require a complete understanding of the State Government accounting process. This position controls the accounting details of all departmental funding and expenditure activities and maintains the integrity of the fiscal data; performs the most complex analysis and technical research of financial data using advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and pivot tables, Microsoft Access, and various internal database systems to interpret the data and prepare monthly summary reports for management. The Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) gathers data and analyzes various accounting issues and processes, to develop and implement automated systems to enhance the efficiency of the accounting process; provides technical support and guidance to accounting staff and may have broad discretion in the solution of problems. The incumbent has considerable contact with the Accounting Administrators, Chief Accounting Officer, Budget Officer, Contract Manager, Federal Agencies and State control agencies including auditors.

Multiple vacancies may exist.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.