JC-537710 Accountant I (Specialist)

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

Reviews all cashiering input documents for accuracy. Analyzes Tax Seizure and asset forfeiture warrants and documents, maintains ledgers and prepares vouchers to reimburse appropriate agencies and remits reports to the interested parties. Posts entries per the code 11 report, State Controller’s Office (SCO) payroll deductions of uniform installments by graduating cadets. Accesses the bank's remote deposit website, scans and reviews checks received for California Highway Patrol and Board of Pilot Commissioners to be electronically deposited into their bank accounts. Analyzes cash receipts to determine appropriate classification (revenue, abatement, and/or reimbursement), codes each item in compliance with Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal). Balances deposit to the input documents submitted by other accounting units for FI$Cal.

Distribution of State Controller’s and departmental warrants to employees, and information requests. Researches original input documents to trace identity and correct errors. Determines appropriate FI$Cal coding and prepares input documents to correct the errors. Initiates refunds and prepares vouchers for overpayments. Prepares counter receipt for all sales and monies received at Cashier’s counter, prepares weekly transmittal for Fiscal Management Section and attach all the supporting documentation.

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

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment
• To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review
• Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date
• Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units, course by course, to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Foreign education evaluation services can be found at and

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 California Highway Patrol is Martin Rivera.