Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties

Are you an accounting professional with a passion for wildlife conservation? Consider joining the Accounting Services Branch as we support the programs carrying out the mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator II, Accounts Payable Section Chief, the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) oversees the operations and accounting activities of the Travel and Office Revolving Fund (ORF) Team. Responsibilities include planning, directing and supervising staff in the Travel/ORF Unit which is responsible for Travel Expense Claims (TECs) and ORF transactions; developing and implementing accounting procedures in line with control agency requirements; providing technical guidance to departmental staff; overseeing training on proper travel reimbursement documentation; resolving complex TEC issues; responding to audit reports; analyzing legislation and system changes for fiscal impact; and managing ORF reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.

The position is headquartered in the Natural Resources Building located in downtown Sacramento. The office is right next to Light Rail for an easy commute and features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, a free employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, and adjacent childcare.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor): Exam Bulletin Link

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Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day. Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone. Standard office environment. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Required to attend offsite meetings using private or public transportation, or other means of transportation such as walking between locations. Overtime required and limited time-off during the year-end Financial Statement period. This position offers the possibility of a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.

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 in accounting, budgeting, data analysis, reconciling, and financial reporting.
• Strong collaboration and clear communication abilities across internal teams and external control agencies and auditors.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), State Administrative Manual (SAM), Uniform Code Manual (UCM), and Government Code.
• Proficiency in using financial or accounting systems, such as FI$Cal or similar platforms.
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, Power BI, etc.) including financial data analysis and drawing conclusions.
• Extensive experience in planning, organizing, overseeing and managing accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing financial activities. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and problem areas in accounting and financial operations.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing year-end financial data, worksheets, statements and related reports.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-014-4549-012 and RPA Number E-ASB 25-024 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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 required and must be included.