Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I, the Accounting Analyst in a learning capacity within this first journey-level classification will analyze a variety of accounting data to help assist other staff with providing estimates of reimbursements and revenues to determine and manage necessary cash flow to support financial operations of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.

To be considered for this Accounting Analyst job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This position is located at:

1416 9th St,
Sacramento, CA

The office is located in Downtown Sacramento within walking distance to the regional transit: light rail and buses, local amenities, and walkable to the State Capitol Park. The office was newly renovated in 2025 and provides an onsite gym/fitness center, drinking water and water bottle refill stations, bicycle racks, and a small food market.

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting in a cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. The building is air-conditioned building with elevator access. Typical work requires prolonged use of a computer, calculator, telephone, and interaction with co-workers. Occasional short-term same-day travel in the nearby local area be needed to attend job-related meetings, and job-related training classes.

We offer a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days in-office, consistent with the department's telework policy. If you're motivated, analytical, detailed, and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you.

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:

• Experience with the accounting functions of Cashiering and/or Accounts Receivable
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of the policies listed in State Administrative Manual (SAM) pertaining to accounting
• Ability to determine program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in completing all assignments and projects
• Ability to telework

Benefits

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

• Telework (partial) available
• Cross training available
• Potential for future upward mobility in an Accounting Office that is expanding to meet growing customer service needs
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Professional Development, and Holidays leave
• Flexible Work Schedule & Alternate Work Week Schedule
• 401(k) & 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Incentive
• Pre-Tax Parking Program and Discounted State Employee Daily Parking Rates

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:  DIR Applicant Survey

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.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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