ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-501400

Position #(s):

051-550-4582-056

Working Title:

Accounting Analyst

Classification:

ACCOUNTING ANALYST

$4,256.00 - $4,837.00 A

$4,392.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 C

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:

Unclaimed Property 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 Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) of the California State Controller’s Office plays a vital role in reuniting Californians with their lost or forgotten assets, such as bank accounts, stocks, or uncashed checks. This division safeguards unclaimed property and works diligently to return it to its rightful owners, ensuring fairness and financial equity across the state. By joining this division, you’ll be part of a team that directly impacts people’s lives on a day-to-day basis.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!

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Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) of the Security Analysis Unit (SAU) of the Accounting Bureau, the Accounting Analyst (AA) will perform professional accounting and analytical duties related to the maintenance and management of securities and cash remitted to the State Controller’s Office (SCO), Unclaimed Property Division (UPD). The incumbent will apply analytical procedures to review, reconcile, maintain, and manage the SCO securities portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for working with internal and external resources to resolve securities related issues pursuant to the Unclaimed Property Law and Regulations.

Duties Performed:

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

• Analyze and reconcile security accounts and related cash funds in accordance with laws and regulations governing the Unclaimed Property program.
• Review, research, analyze, and reconcile security issues in the Unclaimed Property Management System (UPMS) against internal accounting systems, statements, records, and other applicable sources.
• Review, research, and analyze subsidiary ledgers, information contained in legacy systems, statements received from contracted brokers, broker/dealers, mutual funds, holders, and other source documents to research activities and determine the value of securities received for safekeeping at the Unclaimed Property Division.
• Consolidate and record findings using worksheets and post transactions in UPSM.
• Analyze and process security claims per the UPMS workflow, desk procedures, and guidelines to reunite the abandoned properties with their rightful owners.
• Analyze, verify, maintain, and manage security accounts and related cash funds in accordance with laws and regulations governing the Unclaimed Property program.
• Analyze and verify that posting of shares and funds received due to corporate actions and other activities are complete to ensure the accuracy of data posted to UPSM.
• Provide updates and make recommendations to management regarding how to resolve old and outstanding corporate actions and security issues, which have not been reconciled to the current date to ensure the accuracy of the securities portfolio.
• Reconcile and maintain UPSM account custodians.
• Identify errors, obtain data and initiate corrections by drafting system edit or enhancement requests.
• Perform other essential functions including work on the Out of Proof project in which remitted shares and cash is less than reported shares and cash.
• Work on assignments and special projects and update and develop accounting procedures.
• Draft applicable correspondence and provide accounting information and reports to management upon request.
• Participate in group discussions, recommend process improvements, and provide input to management.
• Perform peer reviews and perform system regression testing.
• Communicate with internal and external parties such as internal staff, holders, transfer agents, and security brokers regarding status of stock and cash escheated to the SCO and methods of security payment.
• Initiate contact with transfer agents, the SCO contracted broker, and other applicable entities to resolve discrepancies related to corporate actions or other fiscal activities.
  
  
  

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

Special Requirements

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

Take the required examination here: Accounting Analyst Examination

Application Instructions

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: 12/24/2025

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

Attn: 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• 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.