Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) Job at State Air Resources Board, Sacramento County, CA

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  • State Air Resources Board
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off) , please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission .

The Fiscal Services Division (FSD) of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is looking for a motivated, technically strong team member for our Accounting Branch. Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator III, the Accounting Administrator I Specialist (AAI) performs complex and challenging professional accounting work. This includes establishing and maintaining accounts and financial records. The AAI is responsible for setting up and managing various FI$Cal configurations and reports for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). This is to ensure that fund and appropriation balances are accurate and in accordance with FI$Cal standards.

Additionally, the AAI serves as a liaison with other Boards, Departments, Offices (BDOs), and Control Agencies. They coordinate and resolve complex multi-BDO accounting issues and prepare reports for management. The AAI also leads and oversees special projects within the accounting office. This role involves preparing and proposing procedures as well as creating flowcharts to document applications and processes. Moreover, the AAI analyzes business processes, including the policies, procedures, and practices of state agencies, to make recommendations and develop new processes or revise existing ones.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The p ositions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense. 

  • Position located in a high-rise building.
  • Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
  • Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
  • Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ. 

  • Require Name on SOQ
  • Require Job Control Number on SOQ
  • Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 pt font)

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

  • Understanding of governmental accounting, budgeting processes, and the procedures related to appropriations and authorities to ensure integrity and compliance with the reporting requirements of control agencies.
  • Familiarity with the accounting regulations outlined in the State Administrative Manual (SAM).
  • Ability to extract relevant facts and information from written documents to facilitate project planning, create flowcharts, solve problems, or summarize information necessary for completing assigned tasks.
  • Professional experience with a California state agency, governmental entity, or in the private sector, including self-employment, travel, Office Revolving Fund (ORF), reconciliations, and the FI$Cal Accounts Payable module.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

  • Gym
  • Daycare Facility
  • Nearby (third-party) parking
  • Convenient to public transportation

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Other -
    • Cover Letter
  • Other -
    • Statement of Qualifications (See Special Requirements section for further information)

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Self employment, Remote job,

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