Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

Job Description and Duties

Are you ready to expand your career to help support and improve California's statewide FI$Cal system? Then come join our team as a go-to expert for FI$Cal users and keep California's financial operations running smoothly!

The Accounting Administrator (AA) I (Specialist) supports the FI$Cal system and helps departments use the FI$Cal system, works with the State Controller’s Office on Month-End and Year-End Close activities, and serves as a subject matter expert for the Accounts Payable area. The AA I (Specialist) provides customer support, researches and resolves system issues, and assists with change requests. In addition, the incumbent will provide Level 2 support to end users by helping resolve FI$Cal system incidents and service requests, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.

Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) classification, you must take and pass the examination.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay

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Working Conditions

At FI$Cal, we currently offer a remote-centered position with the flexibility of telework up to three days per week. In-office attendance is mandatory on designated days and is subject to change. Our office is located at 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, CA. Candidates residing outside of California are welcome to interview, but proof of California residency is required before appointment. Please note, relocation and commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee.

This position requires prolonged sitting in an office-setting environment with the use of a personal computer. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to maintain a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. All staff must maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, maintain good working habits and adhere to all policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US at all times during their employment with the Department of FISCal.

The Department of FISCal does not :

• Sponsor visas
• Utilize E-Verify for employment authorization/certification purposes
• Participate in the STEM OPT extension program

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity.
• This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.
• The incumbent is expected to perform functions and duties under the guidance of the Department of FISCal’s core values.
• The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• FI$Cal System/ ERP experience
• Accounts Payable experience
• General Ledger experience
• Analytical experience
• Training/ Presentation experience
• Develop/ Enhance/ Test Accounting systems experience
• Create/ Update Desk Procedures/ Manuals experience

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Our office has free, gated parking, and convenient electric vehicle charging stations available.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.