Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist – ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Salary: $6,823.00 – $8,543.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired at minimum salary of the classification or alternate minimum as applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Cal Career Account)
• By Mail / Drop-off

This is a 12‑month limited‑term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24 months or may become permanent.

As the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist), you will conduct business support services activities for the Fiscal and Business Services branch. You will work independently, use good judgment to produce accurate high‑quality work products, manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet due dates, establish effective relationships and have strong oral and written communication skills. Specifically, you will:

• Maintain General Ledger Accounts and perform timely reconciliations.
• Reconcile the Office’s revolving fund and analyze cash verification reports.
• Perform month‑end and year‑end closing in accordance with control agency deadlines.
• Research and resolve sensitive, complex accounting transaction issues to ensure compliance with state and Office policies.
• Process vendor payments, prepare claim schedules, and resolve invoice disputes with vendors to ensure prompt payments.

Additional information about the job is available in the Duty Statement.

• Eligible for the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California, in a private, ergonomically sound space with safe working conditions.
• Office work is in an air‑conditioned high‑rise building with elevator access and natural/artificial lighting.
• Work may require extended periods seated using a PC and standard office equipment (phones, copiers, scanners).
• Year‑end accounting activities peak during July and August; overtime may be required. Periodic non‑standard hours and weekend work may be necessary.

This position does not sponsor visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship by the start date. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E‑Verify employer.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

# of Positions: 1

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: 12‑Month Limited Term – Full Time

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and custodians of California’s Whistle blower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves.

We believe that enhancing transparency, accountability, and performance improves the lives of Californians. We aim to create an inclusive workplace celebrating diverse contributions.

Any applicant receiving a conditional offer will be subject to background check, fingerprinting, and a DOJ inquiry to disclose criminal records prior to appointment.

State Auditor's Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining.

Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available.

Temporary Salary Reduction:
Beginning September 1, 2025, the office will participate in the Personal Leave Program (PLP) which reduces employee salaries in exchange for accrued leave hours.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Mobile Bar Code dates are not considered postmark dates.

Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026

Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus candidates (attach letter if available) may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority. Training and Development assignment candidates may also be considered.

Submit complete application packages (STD 678 and required documents). Submit electronically via Cal Career or by mail/dropping off at the address below. A finished copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Mailing Address
California State Auditor's Office, N/A, Attn:
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