This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator II, the incumbent is responsible for providing supervisory direction to a predominantly professional staff engaged in highly technical accounting functions. These accounting functions involve the disbursement program for the Department’s Utility program. The incumbent is also responsible for providing supervisory oversight and direction to staff on the daily operations.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) exam. For those 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, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Working Conditions

• Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento. 
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at the base of operations, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Although the incumbent has a private open-space cubicle, confidential conversations should be conducted in private, secluded meeting rooms. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires the incumbent to follow hourly requirements for performing their duties. Working hours for supervising will be scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The incumbent may be required to travel within the state and/or out of state, but the travel is not very frequent. Regular attendance is desired as well as the ability to meet commitments and deadlines. Vacations and time away from the office may be restricted during peak periods when attendance at meetings is necessary, as well as during the fiscal year-end. Approved telework schedule may vary based on operational needs with advanced communication and supervisor approval.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
• School Transcript(s) required
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
• Please follow the instructions below
• failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• Please describe the education, training, and work experience that has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of this position. Provide specific examples of practices you have used and would continue to employ to ensure success.
• Please describe your experience using analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and macros to analyze transactional and financial data. Include specific examples of how you have applied these tools to support decision-making or improve processes.
• 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
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.