Associate Accounting Analyst (JC-484690)

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 484690 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 7/29/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: CalCareers

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position. 

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**

If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Associate Accounting Analyst in our Accounting department for our Transactions Section 2. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Duties:

The Associate Accounting Analyst is a FI$Cal expert, independently reviews, analyzes, and completes a variety of accounting processes for Purchase Estimates, Purchase Orders, Master Service Agreements, Service Orders, Direct Transfers, and FI$Cal documents. The incumbent audits, analyzes, and prepares various payments, ensuring costs are allowable and appropriate. The incumbent reviews statutes, rules, and regulations and appropriately applies them to ensure proper disbursements. Reviews the quality of work completed by lower-level accounting staff to maintain effective control, accountability and timeliness. Reviews and approves vouchers, encumbrances and provides feedback. Works independently with staff and program staff to resolve the more difficult problems including multi-fund issues, time extensions, reverting appropriations, cash transfer letters, and year-end accruals.  Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job type: Full-Time

$6,146.00 - $7,698.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.