Under general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) (Specialist) independently performs the more difficult accounting duties which require an understanding of the entire accounting process and may include coordinating the implementation of accounting for new programs and functions, reviewing proposals to change accounting procedures, and coordinating the completion of year-end reports (YE). The incumbent ensures the safeguarding of assets and compliance with fiscal and accounting policies applicable to the job.
All work is completed by utilizing the State Administrative Manual (SAM), the State Government Code (GC), the Statutes, the Federal Rail Administration regulations, and the internal operations manuals.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the hiring process. You must respond to all the following items.
1. Describe your experience with Month End Close and Year End Close related to state accounting, specifically FI$Cal processes. If no state accounting or FI$Cal process experience, please describe experience that is similar in relation.
2. Describe your experience with preparation of the manual year-end financial statements as it pertains to state accounting. Please provide specifics on experience in manual financial statements and governmental/non-governmental funds. If no state accounting experience, please describe similar experience related to preparing the manual year-end financial statements in detail.
Applications received without the SOQ will n ot be considered. Cover Letter, Resume, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ.
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: 1/5/2025Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 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:
CA High Speed Rail Authority
High Speed Rail Authority
Attn: Human Resources (MP)
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA High Speed Rail Authority
High Speed Rail Authority
Human Resources (MP)
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
Provide unofficial transcripts if you meet minimum qualifications based on education. If you are using foreign transcripts, you must provide a transcript evaluation. Organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at . If selected for this position, official transcripts may be required.
“The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.”
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 669-6606
recruitment@hsr.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: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.
The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-461300 and Senior Accounting Officer, 311-380-4567-002 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)
Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. The High-Speed Rail Authority does not currently offer Training and Development opportunities at this time.
NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.
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