Logo
Caltrans

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Caltrans, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

Save Job

This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

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 workplace. 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.

Position Details

Job Code:

JC-496135

Position #:

900-081-4552-XXX

Working Title:

Accounting Administrator I (Spec) FI$Cal Project Management

Classification:

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Salary:

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department:

Caltrans – Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Vision:

A thriving and connected California.

Job Description & Duties Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator II (Supervisor), the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) independently performs the more complex analytical, technical, and functional accounting duties and serves as a lead person in providing consultative advice and accounting support on‑site and/or remotely to the FI$Cal Project Management effort. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert responsible for activities related to planning, business operations, interface and conversion assessments, training, testing, reporting, contract monitoring, and change management.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. PARF# 81-6-051 / JC-496135

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please search by typing in the classification title.

Telework & Commute This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Application Process Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job: https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G

Final Filing Date:

10/31/2025

Special Requirements

All applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications, a resume, and a copy of your college transcripts and/or diploma along with your state application STD 678 form. Applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s)” section of the state application.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. Your SOQ must be no more than two typewritten pages, on standard sized paper (8.5" x 11"), 12‑point Century Gothic font, aligned left, and include at the top: the title: Statement of Qualifications, your first and last name.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Verification may require unofficial transcripts or diplomas. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized agency.

Required Application Documents

State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or hard copy)

Resume

Statement of Qualifications

College transcripts and/or diploma

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Job location Sacramento County, CA

Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caltrans by 2x.

#J-18808-Ljbffr