Accounting Administrator Ii

Overview

Job Posting:
Accounting Manager

Agency:
California State Auditor's Office

Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II
Job Code: JC-508426
Salary: $7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per month

Location:

Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid

Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026

As the Accounting Administrator II, you will function as a highly skilled professional managing and overseeing the workload of professional accounting staff in the Fiscal and Business Services unit. You will work independently and use good judgment to produce accurate, high quality work products, manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet due dates, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and have good oral and written communication skills.

Specifically, you will:

• Oversee accounting duties for month end and year end closing activities.
• Oversee the preparation of the office’s financial statements, which includes expenditure accruals.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, cash and expense reconciliations and budget to actual reports.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for FI$Cal and provide training to staff on accounting processes and system functionality.
• Monitor complex financial reports, projections, and analyses for executive management and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate audits and respond to inquiries from oversight agencies, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documentation.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance on technical issues and professional development.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

• Hybrid telework eligible; alternate work location must be in California and meet ergonomic, privacy, and safety requirements.
• Office environment with air conditioning, elevator access, and adequate lighting.
• Extended periods of sitting and use of standard office equipment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications are stated in the Class Specification for ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II.

• Job Code: JC-508426
• Position #:
  
  -900
• Working Title:
  
  Accounting Manager
• Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II
• Salary: $7,872.00 - $9,781.00
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026

Who May Apply:
Intranet eligible personnel and candidates with applicable eligibility as described in the posting. Applications will be screened for the most qualified candidates.

How to Apply:

Submit complete application packages electronically via Cal Careers or by hard copy as specified in the posting. Include STD 678 (or online application), resume, and Statement of Qualifications if required.

• Working knowledge and experience with financial, government, and GAAP accounting functions.
• Experience processing, reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting general ledger and financial data.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Expert knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and functions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience with research and information-gathering to support decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe, Docu Sign, and FI$Cal.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams, setting goals, and fostering collaboration.

Benefit information is available on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. See the posting for details on protected classes and accommodations.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Bridgette Webb,  ext: 178,

EEO Contact:
Kristina Gin,  ext: 500,

Statement of Qualifications and Equal Opportunity statements are included in the posting as required.