Job Description
Job Description and Duties
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in person at their designated approved HQ location at least two (2) days per week and as needed/required. Beginning July 1, 2025, all DGS employees will be required to work in office at their assigned HQ location four (4) days per week and as needed/required in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come join a team that creates:
- A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
- A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
- An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under general direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) independently performs complex professional accounting functions in the General Ledger (GL) Unit. The position performs monthly reconciliations between the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) records and State Controller's (SCO's) records for General Fund, special funds, and/or bond funds, prepares financial statements, fund balance reports, and annual reports. The Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs tasks in accordance with Office of Fiscal Services guidelines, Governor’s Budget, Department of Finance rules and regulations, SCO policies, California Department of Human Resources policies, State Administrative Manual, and state and federals laws.
I f you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov .
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Working Conditions
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
- Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
- Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
- Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
- Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
- Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
- Prime Location and Amenities: DGS's headquarters boasts features like the 7.5-acre River Walk Park, stunning views, convenient & affordable parking, and a state-of-the-art fitness center for all employees.
Special Requirements
Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications must include UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS and/or a copy of their DIPLOMA.
Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!
Additional Information
Reporting Location:
Office of Fiscal Services
Contracted Fiscal Services
707 3rd Street, 10th Floor
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Please specify RPA 28478-OFS and JC-480646on your state application.
Examination Information:
Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov .
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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, 2 days per week,