Accounting Administrator Ii

Accounting Administrator II

Salary: $7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month (minimum salary for new to state candidates).

Location: Sacramento County, California (Office‑based, four days a week starting July 1, 2026).
Telework: Hybrid available for California residents meeting eligibility criteria.

Summary: Under general direction of the Accounting Branch Chief, the Accounting Administrator II oversees the Accounting/Disbursements Section. The position supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations in accordance with Cal Recycle policies, state fiscal regulations, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include maintaining proper records, reconciling with the State Controller's account balances, coordinating year‑end financial statements, and ensuring compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other governing rules.

Minimum Requirements: See the Classification Specification. (Minimum qualifications as per state classification).

• Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing accounting procedures and controls.
• Experience working on accounting matters with control agencies, including the State Controller's Office and Department of Finance.
• Experience completing monthly reconciliations and reports, and year‑end financial reports.
• Experience developing strategy, monitoring results, and mitigating business risks both financial and non‑financial.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in managing changing priorities and competing workload.
• Strong knowledge of the state accounting process and FI$Cal.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements for Budgetary Legal Basis and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Understanding of California’s budgeting and accounting policies and regulations.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making ability, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.

Competitive pay, benefits, and features. For detailed information, visit the  website and CalHR Benefits site.

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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, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State of California is a drug‑free workplace.