Senior Accounting Officer; Specialist

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.

Job Code #: JC-509917
Position #(s):

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Working Title
: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Classification
: SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Salary Range
: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
Number of Positions
:
Multiple
Work Location
:
Sacramento County
Telework
:
Hybrid
Job Type
:
Permanent, Full Time
Department
:
Caltrans

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I, the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) independently performs the more difficult Final Voucher analytical duties pertaining to the final cost accounting and reporting of Local (Federal Funded) and Capital (State Funded) projects. The Officer is responsible for responding to local project audits, managing and monitoring the Final Voucher email inbox, and ensuring the safeguarding of assets and compliance with fiscal and accounting policies applicable to the position.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) exam. Applicants who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment must be on the state examination list to be eligible. Please apply for the exam via the state examination list.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• College transcripts and cover letter are required.

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.

Complete applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.

3/13/2026

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; other candidates may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic application.
• Resume is optional.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts.
• Cover Letter (required).

Mailing address:
Department of Transportation, Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA .

Drop‑off address:
Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview.