Job Posting: Sr. Accounting Officer (Specialist)

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

JC-499601
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Sr. Accounting Officer (Specialist)
SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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: 12/2/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), General Ledger, the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) will be responsible for independently performing the more difficult professional accounting functions related to table maintenance, running labor and cost allocation fund split, year-end process, and reconciling and maintaining the most complex fund in the Accounting Section. This involves assisting the AAI to ensure that all the year-end procedures are followed in accordance with State Controller Office and Department of Finance. Analyze the clearing account, prepare and post journal entries. Prepare various monthly fund reconciliations, including monthly SCO appropriation reconciliations. Maintain and analyze General Ledger balances for complex funds, including the clearing account, continuous appropriations, and special deposit funds.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1st, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-499601
Position #(s):
835-161-4567-001
Working Title:
Sr. Accounting Officer (Specialist)
Classification:
SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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

Special Requirements

  • When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly RPA 25-108 & Position # 835-161-4567-001  in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.
  • If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
  • Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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: 12/2/2025

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Resources Recycling & Recovery
N/A
Attn: Human Resources: RPA 25-108
1001 I Street, 19th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery
N/A
Human Resources: RPA 25-108
1001 I Street, 19th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. See SOQ instructions below.
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:
  1. Experience in state or private sector accounting functions.
  2. Experience/understanding of year-end process and/or completing financial statements.
  3. Degree in Business/ Economics/ Finance/ Accounting OR commensurate experience.
  4. FI$Cal experience (or similar accounting system).
  5. Experience/understanding of state fiscal policy and regulations (such as the Uniform Codes Manual (UCM), the State Administrative Manual (SAM), the Manual of State Funds, business law, and government code.
  6. General Ledger or System experience (i.e., posting Journal Entries, reconciliations, or pulling reports from FI$Cal, etc.).
  7. Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and/or Adobe.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff visit the CalHR website and the CalPERS website; or by visiting https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov

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: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources: RPA 25-108
(916) 341-6646
careers@calrecycle.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Isaac Clark
(916) 324-1200
isaac.clark@calrecycle.ca.gov

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:
EEO Officer
(916) 341-6660
EEO@calrecycle.ca.gov
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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font (Century Gothic preferred).

1) Describe your background, experience, education and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.

2) Describe your knowledge and experience with the General Ledger unit and/or year end process.

Please note resumes, letters, supplemental questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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