ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Accountant I (Specialist) at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, CA. The role involves semi-professional accounting tasks under supervision, including maintaining accounts and records for department activities.

The position is located in Kern County with on-site work, a monthly salary between $3,934 and $5,073. Final filing date is 10/23/2026, and duties include various accounts functions and related tasks.

Qualifications

• Under direct supervision, to perform the more difficult semi‑professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a State department (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash disbursements).
• All other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts and records for specialized agency activities and central fiscal control.
• Handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash disbursements for a State department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Job description

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

$3,934.00 - $5,073.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail Drop-off

Under direct supervision, to perform the more difficult semi‑professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for a State department (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash disbursements); and to do other related work.

All other duties as required.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is an Accountant I (Specialist) position, located at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano, CA (Kern County). Please indicate the position number on your application: 915-800-4177-XXX.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full‑time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.

Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.

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

Working Conditions

About the location – Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, the heart of California’s Central Valley. With a diverse population, Delano thrives as a melting pot of cultures, each adding its own unique flavor to the community. From lively festivals celebrating the area’s Filipino, Mexican, and other heritage groups, to the local farmers' markets showcasing the bountiful produce of Kern County, Delano is a city that embraces its diversity making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Delano's thriving business environment provides numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, retailers, and corporations. The city’s strategic location, connected by major highways and rail lines, makes it an attractive hub for commerce and innovation. Local initiatives foster a business-friendly climate, driving growth and prosperity in the region.

For those seeking leisure, Delano offers a plethora of recreational activities. Parks, theaters, museums, and more beckon residents and visitors alike. Annual events like the Harvest Holidays parade and the Cinco de Mayo celebration provide entertainment for all ages, while the city’s amenities cater to a modern, fulfilling lifestyle.

Whether you're looking to establish roots, launch a business, or simply experience the warmth of a tight-knit community, Delano awaits. Join us in this city of promise, where the past informs a bright future.

KVSP is a Level IV facility consisting of four semi-autonomous 180 designed facilities and two stand‑alone Administrative Segregation Units, all surrounded by a Lethal Electrified Perimeter Fence.

This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7 days a week, all positions will be office centered.

This is a Correctional facility; you will come in contact with incarcerated persons.

There is also a Level I Minimum Support Facility. It is on 600 acres. KVSP received Level I’s in June 2005 and Level IV’s in July 2005.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to http://www.e-verify.gov/ .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOTE: For list eligible applicants, possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant’s name withheld from the eligibility list.

Candidates selected not currently employed with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and/or California Correctional Health Care Services shall be subject to a live scan fingerprinting process to obtain state (DOJ) and federal (FBI) clearances prior to employment.

Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

To obtain list eligibility for the Accountant I (Specialist), before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the examination: Exam Bulletin | CalCareers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.