Senior Accounting Officer
Job Description and Duties
This position requires a minimum 2 days per week in the office per the Governor’s mandate. The office is located in the Civic Center of San Francisco and is in close proximity to public transportation (BART, Muni and bus). If you're motivated, analytical, detailed, and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you.
Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I, the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) is responsible for the coordination and supervision of subordinate professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff in the maintenance and reporting of accounts receivable for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Cal/OSHA Penalties. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
Those interested in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions. The exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3043
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
455 Golden Gate Ave 10th Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94102
The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle in an office setting that is air-conditioned with elevator access and natural and artificial lighting. Typical work requires prolonged use of a computer, calculator, and telephone, as well as interaction with co-workers. Travel may occasionally be required for meetings, training, etc. Partial telework is available as approved by the Department per Governor’s Mandate.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Please review the Classification Specifications to ensure possession of the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you are encouraged to upload and submit your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification in your application packet. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s).