Accounting Officer (Specialist) Job at California Highway Patrol, Sacramento County, CA

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  • California Highway Patrol
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

With the assistance of a lead reviews, analyzes and approves daily bank deposit. Reviews cash receipts to determine appropriate classification (revenue, abatement, and/or reimbursement) and codes each item in compliance with FI$Cal coding. Balances deposit to the input documents submitted by other accounting units for FI$Cal. Identifies, categorizes and deposits to the General Fund and Revolving Fund monies from miscellaneous sales and collections from the field commands and other sources which includes: dishonored check fees, malicious damage/restitution, asset forfeiture monies, jury duty fees, vehicle sales, unclaimed property, deductions withheld from employee paychecks, and other miscellaneous reimbursements. Reviews cashiering input documents for accuracy as needed.

With the assistance of a lead review and analyze all aspects of dishonored checks which includes applying current buy back procedures, researching and identifying the appropriate accounts and preparing Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal) coding. In addition, prepares follow-up collection correspondence to individuals whose checks were dishonored and instructs them on how to reimburse the Department.

Posts semi-complex payments in FI$Cal for jury duty fees, malicious damage reports, and damages/restitution to state vehicles. Reconciles payment ledger of damages to state vehicles to Department of General Services’ records. Prepares adjusting entries per court settlement/orders. Review correction entries from other units for accuracy and appropriateness. If valid corrections, then approve and post correction entries in FI$Cal.

Gains a strong working knowledge regarding FI$Cal and with the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I, assist with training and providing assistance as needed. Assist the Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor, in the development and maintenance of desk procedures and review and analyze FI$Cal reports.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original or official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  

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:

  • Good organizational skills. 
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. 
  • Strong personal computer knowledge. 
  • Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively. 

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

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

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application.  Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-466079) and/or position number 388-071-4546-714 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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.
  • Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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