State of California
Job Title
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)
Department & Classification Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Job Requisition: JR# 3331
Salary $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per month. New-to-State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.
Work Location and Telework Policy Location: Accounting Services Branch – General Ledger, Sacramento County.
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid (telework and in‑office). The position requires a combination of telework and office work in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed.
Working Conditions The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Main communication for this position will be through email.
Minimum Requirements
Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and fiscal management.
Experience overseeing accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end closing financial activities.
Experience managing or leading a team.
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, including GAAP, SAM, UCM, and Government Code.
Strong collaboration and clear communication abilities across 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 in accounting and financial operations and implement solutions.
Strong organization and time‑management skills.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams, Power BI, etc.) and automated accounting systems.
Responsibilities The Accounting Services Branch / General Ledger Unit is dedicated to providing reliable and high‑quality accounting services to CDCR’s internal and external customers. Responsibilities include:
Performing financial reconciliations.
Posting fund and appropriation‑level journal entries and corrections.
Monitoring all financial activities and master‑data tables.
Coordinating and preparing the department’s Year‑End Financial Statements.
Special Requirements Do not include confidential information on any documents you submit, such as SSN, birthdate, student ID, driver’s license number, etc. Documents with such information will be automatically redacted.
If your education was completed outside the U.S., submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. See NACES for credential evaluation services.
New candidates must undergo a background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, and a tuberculosis test/evaluation before appointment and annually thereafter.
Application Methods Electronic: Use your CalCareer account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov). Mail / Drop‑off: Complete application package and requested documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.
Final Filing Date: 1/19/2026
Required application documents include:
State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic equivalent.
Resume (optional).
School transcripts.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Statement of Qualifications A SOQ (maximum 2 pages, Arial 12 pt.) must accompany the State Application. It should 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 works 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 a SOQ will result in disqualification from the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation.
Contact Information Retention & Hiring Support, CDCR Hiring Support P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283-0001
Contact for Reasonable Accommodations or EEO: Office of Civil Rights (916) 255-0458 M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
Benefits Information Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites. General information is available at the following links:
California Public Employees’ Retirement System: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
State Civil Service Act benefits: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Notes to Applicants Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request them at the time the interview is scheduled. The application package must be submitted by the Final Filing Date; delays or missing documents may result in exclusion from consideration.
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Department & Classification Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Job Requisition: JR# 3331
Salary $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per month. New-to-State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.
Work Location and Telework Policy Location: Accounting Services Branch – General Ledger, Sacramento County.
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid (telework and in‑office). The position requires a combination of telework and office work in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed.
Working Conditions The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Main communication for this position will be through email.
Minimum Requirements
Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and fiscal management.
Experience overseeing accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end closing financial activities.
Experience managing or leading a team.
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, including GAAP, SAM, UCM, and Government Code.
Strong collaboration and clear communication abilities across 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 in accounting and financial operations and implement solutions.
Strong organization and time‑management skills.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams, Power BI, etc.) and automated accounting systems.
Responsibilities The Accounting Services Branch / General Ledger Unit is dedicated to providing reliable and high‑quality accounting services to CDCR’s internal and external customers. Responsibilities include:
Performing financial reconciliations.
Posting fund and appropriation‑level journal entries and corrections.
Monitoring all financial activities and master‑data tables.
Coordinating and preparing the department’s Year‑End Financial Statements.
Special Requirements Do not include confidential information on any documents you submit, such as SSN, birthdate, student ID, driver’s license number, etc. Documents with such information will be automatically redacted.
If your education was completed outside the U.S., submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. See NACES for credential evaluation services.
New candidates must undergo a background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, and a tuberculosis test/evaluation before appointment and annually thereafter.
Application Methods Electronic: Use your CalCareer account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov). Mail / Drop‑off: Complete application package and requested documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.
Final Filing Date: 1/19/2026
Required application documents include:
State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic equivalent.
Resume (optional).
School transcripts.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Statement of Qualifications A SOQ (maximum 2 pages, Arial 12 pt.) must accompany the State Application. It should 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 works 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 a SOQ will result in disqualification from the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation.
Contact Information Retention & Hiring Support, CDCR Hiring Support P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283-0001
Contact for Reasonable Accommodations or EEO: Office of Civil Rights (916) 255-0458 M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
Benefits Information Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites. General information is available at the following links:
California Public Employees’ Retirement System: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
State Civil Service Act benefits: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Notes to Applicants Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request them at the time the interview is scheduled. The application package must be submitted by the Final Filing Date; delays or missing documents may result in exclusion from consideration.
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