Reconciliation Accountant

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.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

JC-532818

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Reconciliation Accountant

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A

1

Sacramento County

Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website !

To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this You Tube video .

Anticipated Interview Dates:
We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning October 12, 2026.

Are you organized with great attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential? Do you enjoy customer service? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then you’ve found a position you’d be interested in exploring further!

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division is seeking an Accounting Officer to provide professional accounting duties to support the Reconciliations Unit.

The Accounting Officer's duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes accounting data and transactions, identifies, researches, and analyzes errors and discrepancies and takes appropriate action to rectify reconciling items in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares and posts journals entries to record the monthly accounting activity and any adjustments and/or corrections to general ledger.
• Creates and maintains supplier records in People Soft Financials for all program areas.
• Processes and/or approves…