ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Program

CalPERS Retirement

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

State Fund in Alameda County is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Administrator I, Specialist) to lead Cash Receipts Resolution operations, ensuring robust internal controls and accurate financial reporting. This role collaborates across IT, legal, compliance, and business teams to support efficient cash workflows.

The position emphasizes complex accounting, system development, and audit coordination with opportunities for process improvements and staff training.

Qualifications

• MinRequirements described in Class Specification as ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and analytical duties supporting Cash Receipts Resolution operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for system development and implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with EPMO, Enterprise Projects, Legal, IT, Risk, Privacy, and business partners.
• Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies between the general ledger and bank statements.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation reviews to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and update unit procedures with strong fiscal and security controls.
• Prepare training materials and deliver presentations on Cash Receipts Resolution processes.
• Prepare and review monthly Treasury & Investment Committee materials, including suspense and Cash Receipts data, and deliver concise project updates on progress, risks, and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing documentation and supporting process requirements.

Job description

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

The Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Administrator I, Specialist) supports the Treasury Program by performing advanced accounting and analytical functions within the Cash Receipts Resolution unit. Working under the Cash Receipts Resolution Manager, this role helps ensure the integrity of cash receipts operations through reconciliation oversight, system expertise, procedure development, reporting, and audit coordination. The position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of fiscal controls and financial systems.

Role Overview

This role serves as the lead subject matter expert for Cash Receipts Resolution, contributing to system development initiatives, reconciliation improvements, and operational enhancements. The Senior Financial Analyst partners with enterprise project teams, legal and compliance functions, IT, and business stakeholders to support efficient cash workflows, robust internal controls, and accurate financial reporting.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and analytical duties supporting Cash Receipts Resolution operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for system development and implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with EPMO, Enterprise Projects, Legal, IT, Risk, Privacy, and business partners.
• Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies between the general ledger and bank statements.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation reviews to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and update unit procedures with strong fiscal and security controls.
• Prepare training materials and deliver presentations on Cash Receipts Resolution processes.
• Prepare and review monthly Treasury & Investment Committee materials, including suspense and Cash Receipts data, and deliver concise project updates on progress, risks, and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing documentation and supporting process requirements.

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide afully completedSTD 678 application and resume. If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this posting, it must also be submitted as instructed in the “Required Application Package” section. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

If this posting requires an SOQ, Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting a document that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

• Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave
• Flex Elect Reimbursement Program
• Wellness and Recognition
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Transit Pass Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Training

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.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Hiring Unit Contact:
Tahir Jones
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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Acknowledgement

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.