ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

JC-516318

Accounting Officer (Specialist)
ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 5/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.



SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Accounting Administrator II, the incumbent performs the more professional and technical accounting work to support invoice processing and disbursement activities within Accounts Payable. The position is responsible for reviewing transactions, auditing invoices, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting policies and procedures, and promoting accurate and efficient payment processing for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, Bargaining Unit 01 employees are subject to a salary reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

Free parking, close to shops and restaurants, close to freeway.


Hybrid office- centered work schedule reporting to the office three days per week.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-516318

Position #(s):

024-051-4546-004

Working Title:

Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Classification:

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Headquarters

Department Information

This position is located in Headquarters Financial Management Branch - Natomas area and includes FREE PARKING.

Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).

Department Website:

Special Requirements

A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.

Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.



A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be included with your application when education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.

Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.



New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Headquarters

Attn: Ginger Valdez

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Headquarters

Ginger Valdez

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal).
• Knowledge and experience with state travel policies, regulations, State Administrative Manual (SAM), and Bargaining Unit contracts.
• Important characteristics include: punctuality, good attendance, positive attitude, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work under pressure, ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Ginger Valdez
(916) 419-2557
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maiko Thao-Santos
(916) 200-7423
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Angela Shaffer
(916) 285-8519
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.