Accounting Officer, Specialist; consider Accountant Trainee

Accounting Officer, Specialist (will consider Accountant Trainee)

Department of Transportation, California

Salary: $5,266.00 – $6,591.00 per month. New to State candidates hired at minimum salary of classification.

Final Filing Date:
March 5, 2026

Under general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty, reviewing and analyzing local assistance projects, ensuring safeguarding of assets and compliance with fiscal and accounting policies.

• Review and analyze local assistance projects.
• Ensure safeguarding of assets.
• Maintain compliance with fiscal and accounting policies.
• Provide accurate financial information and reporting.
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial statements.
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve accounting issues.

• Valid California driver’s license if operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Resume and unofficial transcripts or degree verification required.
• Score on the Accounting Officer (Specialist) or Accountant Trainee exams.
• Eligibility for civil service through the state examination list.
• Evidence of educational qualifications as specified in the classification specification.

• Knowledge and experience in accounts payable operations.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and implement process improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Independent judgment and initiative.

Location:

1820 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816.

Work in a climate‑controlled office with artificial light. Hours vary between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., overtime may be required during peak periods and fiscal year‑end closing. Occasional in‑state travel and business travel may be required. Telework possible at department discretion.

Employees receive state civil service benefits. Benefits summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Complete the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
• Submit resume, degree and/or school transcripts, and any other required documents.
• Applications must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
• Electronic application through Cal Career is highly recommended.
• Mail or drop‑off applications can be sent to the Department of Transportation, Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
• Drop‑off address:
  Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816 (closed on weekends and state holidays, 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.).

Human Resources Contact:
Shawn Guerrero, (916) 123‑4567,

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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 maintain a drug‑free workplace. All applicants for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.