Accounting Technician

Job Title:

Accounting Technician Position Details

• 12‑month limited‑term position, may be extended up to 24 months and/or become permanent.

• Salary: $3,758.00 – $4,851.00 per month.

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Location:

Sacramento County, ASD Sacramento; in‑office.

Under close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer, the Accounting Technician performs semi‑professional accounts payable functions and maintains fiscal records for the State Lands Commission. The position requires basic knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices, financial record keeping, the Uniform Codes Manual (UCM) receipt codes section, and the State Administrative Manual (SAM) section 8000‑cash.

• Office‑based position in Sacramento.
• Primarily indoor office with artificial light, forced‑air temperature control.
• Daily use of personal computer, software programs, telephone, fax, copiers, and general office equipment.
• Tasks include bending, stooping, standing, and transporting materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Core business hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
• Professional office environment; business attire required.
• Vacation time off may be limited during June–August for year‑end closing deadline.

Minimum qualifications are listed in the Class Specification for the Accounting Technician classification.

• Professionalism, confidentiality maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to interact professionally with staff and the public.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to work under tight time frames and pressure.
• Accurate work and meeting deadlines.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Exceptional organizational skills and self‑motivation.
• Good judgment and tact.
• High degree of initiative, independence, flexibility, and originality.
• Familiarity with Fi$cal.
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with others.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Electronic applications are preferred and should be submitted through the Cal Career account. Hard copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at the address below. All required documents must be received by the final filing date of March 13 2026.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
• Resume.
• Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) items 1 and 2; SQ must be single‑spaced, 12‑pt font, not exceed 2 pages and numbered in order.

Supplemental Questionnaire Questions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must request accommodations when scheduled.

Cassie Simsiman – Human Resources Contact

(916) 574‑0960

EEO Contact

Allison Lyman

(916) 574‑2494

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. The State of California is committed to achieving a drug‑free workplace.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.