Accounting Administrator ; Specialist

Job Posting:

General Ledger Fiscal Data Specialist

Department of Public Health

JC-531980 -

JC-531980 - General Ledger Fiscal Data Specialist
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 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: 9/28/2026

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

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) to compile, review, and analyze large volume of fiscal activities of high complexity to maintain the integrity of fiscal data. The incumbent performs the more difficult professional accounting duties that require a complete understanding of State Government Accounting process;

and provides technical support and guidance to accounting staff in the solution of Month-End Close (MEC) outstanding items and Year End tasks in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) which include the review and analysis of complex reports and queries.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II (Supervisor), State Unit.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) $6,623.00 - $8,290.00A 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating andpreserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members,we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to…