Associate Accounting Analyst

About This Role

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II, the Associate Accounting Analyst is responsible for the department’s monthly reconciliations, financial statements, and the year-end close and year-end open processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Manage year-end close processes.
• Manage year-end open processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge and experience with FI$Cal month-end and year-end activities.
• Knowledge and experience with fund and agency reconciliations.
• Knowledge of FI$Cal and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Experience in principles of electronic data processing, statistical methods, principles of finance, business law, and principles of business management.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports.
• Ability to apply principles of finance and develop financial policy.
• Ability to apply statistical methods, analyze a variety of accounting data, identify trends, make projections, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the workplace.

Application Instructions

• All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
• SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
• SOQs must include direct responses to each numbered item, with the full text of the SOQ items included and numbered in the response.
• Applicants who do not follow instructions may be disqualified.
• Cover letters, resumes, or other materials will not be accepted in place of the SOQ.
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (11/20/2026) to be considered.
• Application packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Hard copy application packages may be submitted by mail or drop-off to the addresses provided in the raw text.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Optional Application Documents

• Resume (optional).
• Unofficial transcripts (if using education to meet Minimum Qualifications).

Benefits

• CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining.
• Eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave.
• Not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.
• Generous State Benefits include: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Work Location & Telework

• Work Location: Sacramento County.
• Telework: Hybrid.
• Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week.

Contact Information

• Human Resources Contact: Lisa El Sao (916) 909-2819 [email protected]
• Hiring Unit Contact: Yelena Neverov (916) 909-3274 [email protected]
• EEO Contact: RA Coordinators (916) 322-5315 [email protected]
• California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice).