Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with after July 1, 2026.

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved  Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable  bargaining contract. . The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) in our Accounting department for our Transactions Section 2. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator II Fund Unit Manager, and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and solicit and consider internal/external customers input when completing work assignments.

The Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) serves as the main accounting expert for General Obligation Bond Funds. The position is responsible for coordinating the work of the Bond Team and is responsible for advising Accounting Management with regards to the fiscal activities related to General Obligation Bond Funds. The incumbent prepares monthly reconciliations of Fi$Cal expenditures, receipts, encumbrances, and loans for Bond funds; reconciles and remits cash; review Bond Act legislation and advises management of potential impacts on accounting systems; and provides special analysis of revenues, expenditures, and projected cash flow for the bond coordination team within the Water Boards. They will also serve as a key member to centralize bond accounting by assisting with the maintenance and modification of the Loans and Grants Tracking System (LGTS).

The Accounting Branch supports multiple funds, programs, State and Regional Water Boards as well as Drinking Water Offices throughout the State of California. This is a great opportunity for someone who is possibly interested in starting a state accounting career. The Water Board Accounting Branch provides a team environment with training and mentoring. The challenge and complexity of accounting for the many Water Board programs leads to great experience and upward mobility.

Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-600-026 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Must have Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. (This is subject to change based on classification). Here is the link to the exam:  

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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 leading and/or training staff
• Knowledge and experience with legal basis and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements/accruals
• Knowledge and experience with bonds and/or special funding
• Knowledge and experience with legislation analysis in relation to budget appropriation
• Knowledge and experience with project management
• Knowledge and experience presenting and providing training
• Knowledge and experience fiscal management reports
• Knowledge and experience with Accounts Receivables
• Knowledge and experience with governmental accounting principles, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge and experience with reconciliations
• Knowledge and experience with FI$Cal and year-end close activities including accruals
• Above average knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including spreadsheet and database training/experience
• Knowledge and experience with Other (non-FI$Cal/CalSTARS) Accounting Financial Systems
• Experience developing written procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible in a complex environment with multiple priorities
• Maintain consistent and excellent attendance
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font , and normal margins.

The Statement of Qualifications should be no longer than two (2) pages in length and must indicate your total years of experience explaining your knowledge and experience in the following areas:

1. Knowledge and experience with FI$Cal and/or Other Accounting Systems.
2. Knowledge and experience Year End Close Activities & Financial Statements
3. Knowledge and experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment
4. Knowledge and experience with Special Funds and/or Bond Funds
5. Knowledge and experience with GAAP Financial Statements

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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.
• Other - To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific SOQ requirements. 

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