Senior Financial Accounting Specialist

3 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States California State Controller's Office Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accounting Specialist to join our team at the California State Controller's Office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced financial professional to make a meaningful contribution to our organization and advance their career.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Accounting Specialist will play a key role in implementing new financial accounting and reporting requirements, standards, and pronouncements affecting the State of California's generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis and budgetary/legal basis financial statements. This position will also involve actively monitoring developments in financial accounting and reporting requirements from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), legislation, and other sources.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze, interpret, and implement new financial accounting and reporting requirements, standards, and pronouncements affecting the State of California's GAAP basis and budgetary/legal basis financial statements.
  • Actively monitor developments in financial accounting and reporting requirements from the GASB, legislation, and other sources.
  • Prepare and comment on written analyses, work plans, and schedules to implement new financial accounting and reporting standards affecting the state's financial records, financial statements, and annual reports.
  • Assist with the development of training materials and instructions for staff on statewide accounting policies and procedures and assist with peer reviews of staff work.
  • Consult with management, other organizations, or third parties as necessary to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of implementing new financial accounting and reporting requirements.
  • Evaluate current procedures and policies for business improvement opportunities and coordinate with other SCO divisions to effect changes to business processes.
  • Research issues, perform analyses, and write issue papers and reports.
  • Participate in providing guidance and subject matter expertise on statewide accounting and reporting activities and projects.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in implementing GASB pronouncements.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret legislation, and GASB pronouncements in relation to GAAP.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
  • Ability to train staff on GASB pronouncements and other accounting matters.
  • Excellent written and communication skills, initiative, dependability, and ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and lead others effectively.
What We Offer

As a Senior Financial Accounting Specialist at the California State Controller's Office, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary: $96,000 per year
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals who share your passion for public service
  • The chance to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive and inclusive work environment
About Us

The California State Controller's Office is committed to ensuring the state government's monetary resources are independently accounted for and disbursed according to law in a timely manner. Our vision is to strengthen California's fiscal and economic standing by protecting taxpayer dollars, promoting transparency, modeling financial integrity, and supporting accountability throughout government.

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