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State of California

Pension Benefit Accounting Officer

State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Pension Benefit Accounting Officer Salary: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/6/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (CalCareer) or By Mail Drop‑off.

Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Financial Accountant II, the incumbent independently performs analysis of the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) overpayment accounts receivables and payable financial records. Performs monthly reconciliations for general ledger accounts, analyzes monthly balances, provides explanations of account fluctuations, researches inaccuracies, resolves reconciling items, validates receivables in myCalPERS and PeopleSoft, prepares manual claim schedules, posts journal entries in PeopleSoft, and documents participant notes in myCalPERS.

Minimum Requirements

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) classification

Minimum Qualifications listed in the Classification Specification

Eligible for telework: hybrid schedule (up to two remote days per week)

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Financial & Technical Skills

Processing, reviewing, analyzing, researching, reconciling, and reporting general ledger and fund financial data

Experience with PeopleSoft and myCalPERS systems

Excel skills – intermediate to advanced desirable

Additional Qualifications Strong analytical skills; ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment; knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Public Employee Retirement Law, State Administrative Manual, and Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.

Application Instructions Complete all application documents (STD 678, resume optional, Statement of Qualifications) and submit electronically via CalCareer or by mail or drop‑off as described below. All materials must be received or postmarked by 2/6/2026.

Address for Mailing:

Public Employees Retirement System Postal Attn: JC‑503064/SY Human Resources Division, Recruitment P.O. Box 942718, Sacramento, CA 94229‑2718

Address for Drop‑Off:

Public Employees Retirement System Drop‑Off, HRSD, SSU JC‑503064/SY, 400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North, 1st floor, drop box by security desk, Sacramento, CA 95811 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)

EEO Statement California is an equal opportunity employer.

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