Accounting Officer

Overview

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Salary: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 1/27/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

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Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator, I Supervisor, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for performing professional accounting duties ranging from average to above-average difficulty in the establishment, analysis, and maintenance of financial records and accounts for the department s accounting office. The Duty Statement contains additional information about the job.

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

Candidates who reside outside the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP) of the CalHR Manual.

The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Office of Administrative Services

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners. DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits.

DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is overseen by the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. DCA protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA accomplishes this by administering more than 3.5 million licenses in 250 license types including permits, certificates, and registrations through the licensing and regulatory entitles under its jurisdiction.

These licensing entities set and enforce minimum qualifications for the professionals, establishments, and businesses they regulate.

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: 1/27/2026

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.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.…