Become an Accounting Administrator III

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This series specification describes the work performed by four professional accounting classes used throughout State service that perform as a department's Chief Accounting Officer or as accounting section managers. They function in either a direct or supporting role in a department and are responsible for providing the accounting and fiscal data needed to meet a department's program objectives.

Incumbents in these high level positions require the possession of an accounting background and demonstration of communication skills and administrative or supervisory abilities. They must also have the personal qualifications necessary to succeed in supervising accounting activities and personnel.

Specialist positions within this series are nonsupervisory and perform the most complex professional accounting work assigned to that level.

Supervisory and managerial accounting administrators plan, direct and evaluate the work of an accounting office, group, unit, or program.

Accounting Administrator III

This is the management level in the series with predominantly administrative responsibility. Positions at this level, under administrative direction, have charge of a large and complex accounting function which requires subordinate supervisors at the Accounting Administrator II level or direct an accounting program involving the development and administration of statewide accounting plans, policies, procedures, and standards. This level either: (1) performs as the Chief Accounting Officer in a large-complex or very large-standard accounting office; or (2) performs as a multisection manager in a very large- complex accounting office.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$9,293 – $10,550 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHRExternal Link website and the CalPERSExternal Link website. 

Minimum Qualifications

Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Accounting Administrator II.

Or II

Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a professional accounting or auditing class equivalent in level to Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) or Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at least one year of which shall have been in a supervisory assignment.

Or III

Experience: Broad and extensive experience (more than five years) of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience. For at least two years, this responsibility must have been at a level equivalent to supervising a staff in the operation of a complex accounting system. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least one year performing the duties of a class at a level of responsibility not less than that of Accounting Administrator II.) (Experience in the California state service may be applied toward the total experience requirement on a proportional basis.)

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Education:

Either:

1. Equivalent to graduation from college, with specialization in accounting;

Or

2. Completion of the equivalent of 45 semester units given by a collegiate-grade residence or correspondence institution, of which 24 units must include courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate/advanced accounting, fund/governmental accounting cost accounting, auditing, business law, computer applications/management information systems. (Persons who will complete course work requirements during the current quarter or semester will be admitted to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the curriculum and the prescribed courses before they may be considered eligible for appointment.) Successful completion of the State Fund Accounting Course administered by the Department of Finance, shall receive credit for three semester hours toward the required accounting courses.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge:
This position requires knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; governmental accounting and budgeting; the uniform accounting system and the financial organization and procedures of the State of California and related laws, rules, and regulations; principles of business management, including office methods and procedures; principles of public finance; business law; and principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision. It also requires knowledge of planning, organizing, and directing the work of others, as well as knowledge of the department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet EEO objectives.

Ability to:
This position requires the ability to apply accounting principles and procedures; analyze data and draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; prepare clear, complete, and concise reports; make sound decisions and recommendations in regard to professional accounting problems in maintaining control of a departmental budget; and establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work. The position also requires the ability to speak and write effectively, plan, organize, and direct the work of others, and effectively contribute to the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

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