What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
This job posting is being used to fill a permanent, full-time Accountant I (Specialist) position. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, if additional positions become available.
You must have taken and passed the Accountant I (Specialist) examination, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility in order to apply. Please see the Examination Information section for additional information.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Position is at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-513486
Position #(s):
919-800-4177-001
Working Title:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
Classification:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 A
$4,051.00 - $5,073.00 L
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Madera County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Twice/MTH: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Week:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other
governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Facility Information
Valley State Prison is in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles north of Fresno and close to Yosemite National Park. Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, on or before the final filing date.
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:
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
CRYSTAL CONNER
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
crystal.conner@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
CRYSTAL CONNER
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
crystal.conner@cdcr.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:
Hiring and Recruitment
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
crystal.conner@cdcr.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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
To obtain list eligibility for the Accountant I (Specialist) before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1480
Additional Application Information
Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.
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.
This job posting is being used to fill a permanent, full-time Accountant I (Specialist) position. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, if additional positions become available.
You must have taken and passed the Accountant I (Specialist) examination, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility in order to apply. Please see the Examination Information section for additional information.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Twice per month, the Accountant I (Specialist) provides customer service to staff on payday, which requires working one of the following work shifts:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Position is at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513486
Position #(s):
919-800-4177-001
Working Title:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
Classification:
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 A
$4,051.00 - $5,073.00 L
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Madera County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Twice/MTH: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Week:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other
governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Facility Information
Valley State Prison is in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles north of Fresno and close to Yosemite National Park. Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, on or before the final filing date.
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:
- Knowledge of accounting systems, procedures, reporting, and auditing
- Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must have strong attention to detail and ability to thoroughly complete work assignments
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and easily adapt to changing priorities
- Must have excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, and strong work ethic
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Able to make sound decisions and recommendations in accordance with accounting procedures and policies
- Must possess proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to analyze and interpret information/data
- Must be willing to provide back-up coverage within the Accounting Department
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
CRYSTAL CONNER
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
crystal.conner@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
CRYSTAL CONNER
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
crystal.conner@cdcr.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:
Hiring and Recruitment
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
crystal.conner@cdcr.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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
To obtain list eligibility for the Accountant I (Specialist) before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1480
Additional Application Information
Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.
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.