Accounting Officer (Specialist) (JC-440925)

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.   

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs professional accounting work of average difficulty related to the Accounting Office’s Accounts Payable-Voucher Section. The Accounting Officer position will apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Administrative Manual (SAM) and various control agency policies and procedures in analyzing documents and posting them in Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and various other California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) automated systems.

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

Working Conditions

This position is advertised as Limited-term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 441008

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR