Governmental General Ledger Supervisor

The Division of Fiscal Services is seeking an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) for the Governmental General Ledger Section. The Section performs fund accounting and fiscal responsibilities for over 100 funds and sub-funds in compliance with state requirements. The incumbent is responsible for managing and directing the workload of a staff of professional accountants engaged in fund and appropriation monitoring and budgetary control over a multitude of governmental and innovative / bond funding sources. The incumbent ensures the section staff are thoroughly trained and organized to meet its fiscal responsibilities for accurate and timely reporting. This position provides expertise and knowledge to help ensure the financial integrity and accurate financial reporting of the Department's programs.

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-495833

Position #(s) : 840-252-4549-504

Working Title :

Governmental General Ledger Supervisor

Classification :

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR) $7,172.00 - $8,910.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : Work Location :

Sacramento County

Telework : Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Fiscal Services, General Accounting Branch, Governmental Accounting Office, Governmental General Ledger Section, Sacramento

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DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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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 / 1 / 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 Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn : Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento , CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Water Resources

Submit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 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 :

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 :

A successful candidate must be knowledgeable in and able to comply with governmental accounting processes, procedures, rules, and requirements. Candidates should have recent experience preparing legal-basis financial statements, appropriation control / budgetary monitoring, and fund reconciliation. Must have the capability to analyze and interpret documents and be able to determine a proper course of action. Must possess strong organizational skills, have a good understanding of State organizational structure and policies, exercise good attendance, and possess a high degree of knowledge and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office as well as experience using automated accounting systems. Candidates must be able to use resource materials and understand procedures, instructions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and control agency laws and rules to research and diagnose issues and present the findings to management. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and express themselves clearly, both verbally and in writing, to all internal and external contacts. This position must demonstrate a customer service focus and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels.

Benefits

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Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and / or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact :

Michael Oprean

(916) 902-7498

Michael.Oprean@water.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 :

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 653-6952

civilrights@water.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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Unofficial Transcripts , and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position # 50000281 and Job Control # 495833 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The Statement of Qualifications is a maximum two-page, Arial 12-point font document that describes how the applicant's knowledge, skills, and experience qualify them for the position and is a required part of the application package.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered : List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA / Surplus.

This is a readvertisement . If you previously submitted an application package, it remains under consideration, and you do not need to reapply.

Resumes, cover letters, and / or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Examination / Assessment

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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination / assessment.

Click the examination(s) / assessment(s) information link : ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

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.

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