Under general supervision of the Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) supports the Capital Asset Section in tracking, analyzing, recording, reconciling, and reporting on all types of assets including construction work in progress, land, right of way, eminent domain, intangible easements, and equipment and software to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records. The incumbent ensures the safeguarding of assets and ensures compliance with fiscal and accounting policies applicable to the job. All work is completed by utilizing the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the State Controller’s Office (SCO) rules and regulations, the State Administration Manual (SAM), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Government Code and Statutes, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and internal operations manuals utilizing the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), Microsoft Office, meetings, one-on-ones, telephones, and emails.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position works primarily in the office, but limited telework may be available for California residents based on the requirements of the position. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Candidates who are new to California state service will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification. For classifications with alternate ranges, range placement is based on education/experience.
Department Information
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy.
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Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
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: 6/13/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
- Financial accounting, reconciliation, and reporting experience.
- Accounting asset management, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, appropriations, accruals, month end preparation, year-end preparation, and office revolving fund experience.
- Experience with contract related accounting transactions and/or contract agreements.
- Experience with accounting, reporting and tracking systems.
- Strong data analytic skills using advanced spreadsheet (Excel) tools such as xlookup and power query.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Collaboration skills and able to work, adapt, and embrace teamwork.
- Experience work with accounting and reporting systems such as FI$Cal, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.
Benefits
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 669-6606
[email protected]
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 Office
(916) 324-1541
[email protected]
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.
Application Information
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-479793 and Accounting Officer (Specialist), 311-380-4546-012 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)
Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.
If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.
Location
The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.
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.
