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Caltrans District 3

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Caltrans District 3, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Job Posting: Supervisor / ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Job Code JC-504002

Salary $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable)

Location Sacramento County, Sacramento, CA. The Park campus offers free parking and easy access to local amenities.

Telework Hybrid (Telework is available for eligible California residents under California Government Code Section 14200; arrangements may be discussed with the hiring manager)

Employment Type Permanent, Full Time

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and develop professional staff involved in making apportionment payments to cities, counties, school districts, community colleges, and other local entities pursuant to various federal and state laws, Budget Act items, and other legal statutes. Review and approve payment documentation to ensure payments meet statutory requirements and are allocated appropriately. Monitor staff functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Lead, direct, and develop professional staff in preparing and responding to legislative bill analyses, requests for legal opinions, Executive Office inquiries, inquiries from external agencies, and special projects.

Attend and participate in meetings and conferences with city and county officials and various state department personnel related to apportionment payments and statutory changes. Attend and participate in Fi$cal implementation meetings and trainings.

Review and approve work schedules and timesheets.

Responsible for the recruitment process.

Foster individual growth through coaching and mentoring; collaborate with staff to identify staff goals; evaluate staff performance on a regular basis; and complete items such as expectations, probation reports, performance appraisals, individual development plans, merit salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions in a timely manner.

Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings and weekly unit meetings.

Work with the section’s management to prepare budget change proposals and requests for legal opinions.

Monitor and track workload to identify resources needed and business process improvements.

Monitor and track work product and schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Assess current processes and collaborate with staff to update and implement adequate internal controls to protect the state’s assets.

Lead the section in accomplishing department, division, and section mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

Minimum Requirements

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Duty Statement

Desirable Qualifications

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures, analyze data and draw sound conclusions, develop an effective course of action, prepare complete and concise reports and communications in regards to problems and issues.

Communicate effectively with internal and external parties at all levels, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public, and local, state, and federal officials.

Ensure compliance with laws, policies, procedures; plan and organize work; evaluate workload and resources.

Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures.

Ability to be detailed-oriented while focused on accuracy and meeting competing deadlines.

Ability to be flexible in response to changing workload, consider creative approaches, and apply novel solutions.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff in a fast-paced work environment, with multiple assignments and changing priorities.

Works well under pressure.

Working Conditions This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/23/2026. Applications may be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If choosing a hard‑copy application, include a completed copy of the application package listing.

Mailing Address: State Controller's Office Human Resources Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B. 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300 Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop‑off Address: State Controller's Office Human Resources Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B. 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300 Sacramento, CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. on the final filing date.

Required Application Package Documents

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the Electronic State Employment Application via CalCareer). Include all Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.

Resume is required and must be included.

Degree and/or School Transcripts.

Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Cindy Saeteurn (916) 322-9101 csaeteurn@sco.ca.gov

EEO Contact: SCO EEO Officer (916) 324-2223 California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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