Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)
To be considered, please apply through your Calcareers account to the JC- 477935 by the application deadline of 5/24/2025.
This position offers hybrid telework options, FREE parking, and is located near Folsom Lake and Historic Downtown Folsom, close to walking trails, shopping, and eateries.
Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.
When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months, you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays; be eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits for you AND your family, and earn CalPERS retirement!
Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor, the incumbent functions as a specialist in the application of the California Prison Industry Authority’s (CALPIA) most complex financial reporting requirements and serves as a lead person to the Accounts Payable (AP) staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Steps to Apply -
- Create a Calcareers account
- Create a state application - Include ALL details! List all tools, software, and responsibilities!
- Apply for the job! - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=477935
- Apply for the exam -
To apply as a list candidate for the vacancy, you must first attain list eligibility by take the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) exam located at the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4083
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must be certified through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). To take the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) exam, please click the link here
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4106
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.
- Work experience in Accounts Payable
- Work Experience in Financial Accounting, Work NOT including Accounts Payable
- Lead experience
- Work Experience in Customer Service/ Assisting Others
- Work Experience in Analyzing Data
- Work Experience in Financial Audit and/or Year-end Accounting
- Accounting Work Experience with State / Government
- Work experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Education with emphasis in Business, Accounting, Finance, and/or Math
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