Caltrans District 3
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)
Caltrans District 3, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Title
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)
Agency California State Auditor's Office
Location Sacramento County, California
Salary $6,823.00 - $8,543.00 per Month
Job Code JC-503111
Final Filing Date 1/14/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (using CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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Job Description and Duties This is a 12 month limited‑term position (may be extended to a maximum of 24 months or become permanent). As the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist), you will function as a highly skilled professional and conduct business support services activities of the Fiscal and Business Services Branch. You will work independently and use good judgment to produce accurate, high‑quality work products, manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet due dates, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and have good oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Maintain general ledger accounts and perform timely reconciliations.
Independently reconcile the office’s revolving fund and perform analysis of cash verification reports.
Independently perform month‑end and year‑end closing to coincide with various control agencies cut‑off deadlines.
Research and resolve sensitive and complex issues related to accounting transactions to ensure compliance with state and office policies.
Process vendor payments, prepare claim schedules, resolve invoice disputes with vendors to ensure prompt payments.
Working Conditions
Eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program; alternate work location must be in California and ergonomically suitable.
Work performed in an air‑conditioned high‑rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
May require extended sitting using a personal computer and standard office equipment.
Year‑end accounting activities peak during July and August; overtime during this period is required and vacation may not be approved.
Job may require non‑standard hours and weekend work to meet workload demands.
Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E‑Verify employer.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic application through CalCareers).
Resume.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two required questions, limited to two pages.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or post‑marked by the Final Filing Date. Apply electronically through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov or by mail/dropping off a hard copy at the California State Auditor’s Office, 621 Capitol Mall, Ste 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).
Who May Apply Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus candidates are considered. Training and Development assignment candidates may also be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
Strong analytical and communication skills with experience in synthesizing information.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, budgetary processes, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience managing multiple fiscal projects with competing deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using research techniques and basic statistical principles.
Knowledge of accounting and budget principals.
Experience with Microsoft 365, FI$Cal and project management software.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Bridgette Webb (916) 445‑0255, BridgetteW@auditor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Bridgette Webb (916) 445‑0255 ext 178, BridgetteW@auditor.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Kristina Gin (916) 445‑0255 ext 500, kristinag@auditor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a telecommunications device for the deaf.
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.
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Agency California State Auditor's Office
Location Sacramento County, California
Salary $6,823.00 - $8,543.00 per Month
Job Code JC-503111
Final Filing Date 1/14/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (using CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description and Duties This is a 12 month limited‑term position (may be extended to a maximum of 24 months or become permanent). As the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist), you will function as a highly skilled professional and conduct business support services activities of the Fiscal and Business Services Branch. You will work independently and use good judgment to produce accurate, high‑quality work products, manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet due dates, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and have good oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Maintain general ledger accounts and perform timely reconciliations.
Independently reconcile the office’s revolving fund and perform analysis of cash verification reports.
Independently perform month‑end and year‑end closing to coincide with various control agencies cut‑off deadlines.
Research and resolve sensitive and complex issues related to accounting transactions to ensure compliance with state and office policies.
Process vendor payments, prepare claim schedules, resolve invoice disputes with vendors to ensure prompt payments.
Working Conditions
Eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program; alternate work location must be in California and ergonomically suitable.
Work performed in an air‑conditioned high‑rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
May require extended sitting using a personal computer and standard office equipment.
Year‑end accounting activities peak during July and August; overtime during this period is required and vacation may not be approved.
Job may require non‑standard hours and weekend work to meet workload demands.
Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E‑Verify employer.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic application through CalCareers).
Resume.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two required questions, limited to two pages.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or post‑marked by the Final Filing Date. Apply electronically through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov or by mail/dropping off a hard copy at the California State Auditor’s Office, 621 Capitol Mall, Ste 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).
Who May Apply Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus candidates are considered. Training and Development assignment candidates may also be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
Strong analytical and communication skills with experience in synthesizing information.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, budgetary processes, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience managing multiple fiscal projects with competing deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using research techniques and basic statistical principles.
Knowledge of accounting and budget principals.
Experience with Microsoft 365, FI$Cal and project management software.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Bridgette Webb (916) 445‑0255, BridgetteW@auditor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Bridgette Webb (916) 445‑0255 ext 178, BridgetteW@auditor.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Kristina Gin (916) 445‑0255 ext 500, kristinag@auditor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a telecommunications device for the deaf.
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.
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