Accounting Officer (Specialist)
To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account to JC- 497107 by the application deadline of 11/7/2025
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid telework schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! Please note: this position is not located within a prison facility.
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.
As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:
- At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- CalPERS retirement benefits
Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!
Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor, this position will perform research and analysis on various accounting functions in the Reports & Reconciliation Unit. Duties and assignments require contact with CALPIA managers and field staff in the resolution of accounting duties.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Please see the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section of the job posting for the instructions and details. A SOQ is required.
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 497107 by the application deadline of 11/7/2025
Steps to Apply -
- Create a CalCareers account
- Create a state application template
- Apply for the job!
- Apply for the exam!
Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
- Financial accounting work experience
- Financial Audit and Year-End experience
- Lead and/or Training
- Accounting work experience / Accounting work experience in the State/Government
- Work experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Fiscal
- Experience in analyzing data and preparing financial reports
- General ledger experience
- Fiscal Year-End financial statements (Budgetary/Legal Basis & GAAP)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience delivering training
- Content, facilitating meetings or presenting information
- Experience developing and updating desk procedures, ISOs, and various types of learning materials
- Customer Service experience
Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALPIA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALPIA