Accounting Administrator

Job Description And Duties

Job Description And Duties. Please see attached duty statement.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user‑friendly system that provides applicants with real‑time updates throughout the hiring process. Candidates will need to set up an account to track their application, provide additional information, and schedule interviews. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from the official CD address with instructions on creating or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this advertisement refers to Job Requisition JR# 3331.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

• Job Code: JC-502543
• Position #:
  
  -004
• Working Title:
  
  ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I
• Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)
• Salary Range: $7,172.00 – $8,910.00 per month
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County, Laguna Springs, Sacramento, CA 95758
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department: CDCR, Accounting Services Branch Sacramento

This position requires a combination of telework and in‑office work in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment and will be required to report to the office as needed.

• Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

Confidential information such as SSN, birthdate, driver’s license number, and other identifiers must be removed from all submitted documents. Applicants must complete background investigation, live‑scan fingerprinting, and tuberculosis testing before appointment.

• Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and fiscal management
• Experience overseeing accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end closing activities
• Experience managing or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GAAP, SAM, UCM, Government Code)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with internal teams and external control agencies and auditors
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and problem areas and implement improvement solutions
• Strong organization and time‑management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams, Power BI, etc.) and automated accounting systems

Hiring Unit Contact:

• Donna Corbin

Reasonable Accommodations and EEO questions can be directed to the interview scheduler or the Department's EEO Office.

A Statement of Qualifications is required and should be submitted with the State Application. It must be typed, no more than 2 pages, Arial 12pt, and address the following prompts:

• Describe your ability to manage a critical workload, meet deadlines, and handle stressful situations. Provide specific examples.
• Describe how you have encouraged collaboration and communication between your team, other accounting units, and other departments to ensure everyone is working toward the State and CDCR’s mission and goals.
• Outline your approach for identifying gaps in accounting processes or systems and describe how you resolve them. Provide specific examples.

Failure to submit an SOQ will result in disqualification from the interview process.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.