Accounting Administrator ; Specialist

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

CA High Speed Rail Authority

JC-498290

Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

Job Description and Duties: Under general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Accounting Administrator I Supervisor, the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) independently performs the most difficult accounting duties which require an understanding of the entire accounting process. It includes coordinating the implementation of accounting for new programs/functions, reviewing proposals to change accounting procedures and cash analysis, preparing various monthly labor/appropriation reconciliations, and completing the annual year-end (YE) reports.

The incumbent ensures the safeguarding of assets and compliance with fiscal and accounting policies applicable to the job. All work is completed by utilizing the California Department of Human Resources laws and rules, Victims Compensation and Government Claims Board rules, General Accounting Accepted Principles (GAAP), State Controller’s Office (SCO) rules and regulations, State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Government Code (GC) 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.

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. 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 are found in the Class Specification.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

• Ability to interpret Federal, FI$Cal, SCO, and the Department of Finance guidelines on cost accounting principles, procedures, and State Administrative Manual (SAM) guidelines related to full cost recovery of State expenditures.
• Knowledge of the Year-End (YE) process and General Accounting Accepted Principles (GAAP) reporting requirements.
• Possesses strong analytical, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with and knowledge of the YE process (accruals and manual financial statements), the Month-End Close (MEC) process, the GAAP reporting, and other reporting requirements.
• Proficient with computer, database, and software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions, adopt an effective course of action, and handle multiple tasks.
• Experience with reconciliations:
  Appropriation, Labor, Cash In State Treasury (CIST), and Surplus Money Investment Fund (SMIF).
• Experience with multiple funds (Federal Trust Fund, Special Fund, Bond Fund, and Non
  - Governmental Fund).
• Experience in analyzing resources to develop procedures or solutions.
• Experience in dealing with external fiscal control agencies or customers.
• Experience leading a team, special project, or acting as a subject matter expert for user acceptance testing.

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.

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