Associate Accounting Analyst

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.

Job Code #: JC-509760
Position #:

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Working Title:

Associate Accounting Analyst
Classification:
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
Salary: $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A
Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department:
Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Department Website:
Director’s EEO Policy:
Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the CGI Advantage and Advantage Reporting System, providing technical support to departmental programs and accounting staff regarding system and financial data related matters, and ensuring accuracy, high performance, data and system integrity per business process and policy requirements. The position may require knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and experience with an enterprise financial system and reporting tool.

Eligibility may be determined by score on the Associate Accounting Analyst exam. Candidates without current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, voluntary demotions) must be on the state examination list to be eligible. Applicants may apply via the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. To apply for the exam, search the classification title.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• College transcripts are required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit will disqualify candidates. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages, 12-point Arial font, include full name, job control number and working title on the first page. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted in place of the SOQ.
• Describe your experience with a specific example in managing data and/or tables in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or financial system.
• Describe your experience with a specific example in querying data and generating reports to research, identify and troubleshoot a discrepancy in financial data.
• Describe your experience with a specific example where you had initiated a measurable improvement in an accounting or financial process.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, or have other state civil services eligibility (e.g., SROA, Surplus) may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

Completed application packages, including the Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and required documents, must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 3/12/2026.

Applicants may submit electronically through Cal Career or by hard copy to:

Department of Transportation, CA
P.O. Box 168036 Sacramento, CA

Applications may also be dropped off at:

Department of Transportation, Drop-Off Address
1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview must request them at the time of contact.