Job Description and Duties

This position oversees the creation of State Water Project (SWP) invoices, generating billions of dollars in revenue and reimbursement for the SWP and the Department. Administers the receivable operations of the Department's SWP funds to safeguard the Department's cash flow and the ability to manage the intra-fund accounts, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the Department's Plan of Financial Adjustments.

This position directs the invoicing, reconciliation, research, review, and analysis of all material developed by staff or requested by Management.

This position acts as Fiscal's primary contact for corrections and/or enhancements to the Cost Allocation and Billing (CAB) system administered by the State Water Project Analysis Office (SWPAO). This position will become familiar with, and present information related to the allocation of project costs for repayment purposes.

This position provides oversight to ensure the financial integrity and operational timeliness necessary to support the creation of the combined financial statements for the State Water Resources Development System. Financial records are maintained using both the full and modified basis of accounting to ensure financial statements conform to both Legal Basis and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This position is responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of the cash flow position for the Department's State Water Resources Development System.

This Office works closely with the State Water Project Analysis Office and the SWP Financial Manager to provide information from the Department's system of record, SAP.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-430725

Position #(s):

840-224-4542-591

Working Title:

Water Project Bill Processing Supervisor

Classification:

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

$7,420.00 - $9,219.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Fiscal Services, Enterprise Accounting Branch,

Water Project Bill Processing and Analysis Office, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.

Special Requirements

This position requires intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills; knowledge of and understanding of GAAP and its related processes; GASB pronouncements; governmental accounting and budgeting; cost allocation; principles of electronic data processing; principles of policy formulation; statistical methods; principles of finance; business law; principles of business management; and uniform accounting systems and financial organizations, as well as procedures of the State of California, policies, rules, and regulations of the Legislature, State Controller, State Treasurer, Department of Finance, and any other central control agencies as they relate to State agency financial management activities.

This position follows the Management Principles as documented in the Department's Strategic Plan and is covered in the Political Reform Act which requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/20/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources

Attn: Certification Desk

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications - No more than two single-sided pages in 12 point Arial font.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Looking for a candidate who is eager to learn a multitude of complex accounting and financial processes, is detail-oriented, strives to improve processes and procedures within their Office, motivates and encourages staff to expand their talents, and proactively represents their Office during meetings.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Michael Oprean

(916) 902-7498

moprean@water.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Workforce Equality

(916) 653-6952

weo@water.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Statement of Qualifications and Resume. Please reference SAP Position #50000232 and Job Control #430725 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The Statement of Qualifications must be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1" margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages and describes how your knowledge, skills, education, and experience qualify you for the position.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

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 work place. 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.