Accounting Administrator Supervisor JC-511718

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 511718 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 4/20/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office. Required work hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday**

If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment

Duties:  

Description of duties, etc. The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

The Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) plans, directs, and supervise the activities of the Revenue/Payroll Unit which is responsible for making deposits, preparing invoices, collecting delinquent accounts receivables, and posting receipts to a variety of complex fiscal systems including FI$Cal, the Financial Management System (FMS), the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS), Daily Activity Recording and Tracking System (DARTS), Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and the Loans and Grants Tracking System (LGTS) for multiple programs, appropriations, and fund sources.  Reviews, approves, and signs: refund requests, bank deposits; monthly uncleared deposits, dishonored checks, unclaimed property, payroll advances; CIWQS, SMARTS, FMS, DARTS, ELAP, Operator Certification (Op Cert), Devices, EFT, and payroll receivables reconciliation reports.  Directs staff in clearing FI$Cal daily edits and clearing SCO reconciliation items identified by General Ledger.  Supervises the coordination year end accrual process with revenue program managers.

The Accounting Branch supports multiple funds, programs, State and Regional Water Boards as well as Drinking Water Offices throughout the State of California. This is a great opportunity for someone who is possibly interested in starting a state accounting career. The Water Board Accounting Branch provides a team environment with training and mentoring. The challenge and complexity of accounting for the many Water Board programs leads to great experience and upward mobility.

Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Job type: Full-Time

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.