Cash and Payment Processing Accountant

Job Posting:

Cash and Payment Processing Accountant

Public Employees Retirement System

JC-536101 -

JC-536101 - Cash and Payment Processing Accountant
ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of November 16, 2026.

Do you enjoy solving problems, working with details, and helping people with important payment matters? Are you someone who can manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and work well in a team environment? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you.

The Financial Reporting and Accounting Services (FRAS) division at California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is currently seeking an Accounting Officer (Specialist) to support our Cash and Payment Processing team. In this role you would work with internal and external stakeholders to accurately process member payments. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, accountability and contributing to efficient and quality focused payment processing.

Telework Information: This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website !

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All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree…