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ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

California State Controller's Office
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2025
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-485519

Position #(s):

051-421-4552-057

Working Title:

Fiscal Analyst

Classification:

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

$6,430.00 - $8,049.00 A

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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Local Govt Programs & Services Division

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The Local Government Programs and Services Division (LGPSD) of the California State Controller’s Office partners with local governments across the state to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. This division oversees financial audits, provides guidance on state-mandated programs, and ensures local governments comply with reporting requirements - ultimately helping to safeguard public funds. In this division, you’ll be at the forefront of strengthening California’s communities through sound financial practices, while collaborating with local agencies to support their fiscal health. With a focus on public service, problem-solving, and community impact, this division offers a rewarding career path for those who want to make a difference in how local governments operate and serve their residents.

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Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Administrator (Specialist) will be responsible for performing the most complex technical and analytical duties. They will utilize knowledge of the laws and statutes of the State of California, fiscal systems including the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), as well as governmental and state accounting procedures, rules, and regulations maintained in the State Administrative Manual and the Uniform Code Manual, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller’s Office (SCO).

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

  • Work independently, set priorities, concurrently manage several complex assignments, and meet deadlines with overlapping time frames.
  • Perform and/or lead a team of analysts to perform the most complex analytical duties pertaining to complex payments, fund reconciliation, journal entry preparation, year-end financial reporting, research of complex questions and inquiries resulting in clear concise analysis and recommendations, review proceses to streamline and modernize the program, Agile Payment System and FI$Cal process and task implementation, bill analysis for legislation impacting the Section, implementation of legislative changes to various apportionment programs.
  • Provide guidance and train back-up staff.
  • Perform peer reviews and back-up payment duties.
  • Review, analyze, and advise management as the Section legislation coordinator on legislation that impacts the section.
  • Monitor and analyze existing and proposed legislation to determine impacts to the organization.
  • Advise management on resource needs and workload impacts that are a result of changes to existing laws and regulations or accounting rules and procedures, recommending amendments to legislation when appropriate.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure changes are implemented accurately and timely.
  • Ensure internal controls and statutory requirements are followed.
  • Communicate and work collaboratively with stakeholders from other state agencies, local governments, and other interested parties.
  • Prepare correspondence and maintain complete and accurate documentation and records of incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation.


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

Special Requirements

A resume is required.

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

Take the required examination here: Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who 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 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:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office - C.B.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Human Resources Office - C.B.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date. 08:00

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:

  • 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts


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.

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.

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