ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

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

Job summary

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking an Accounting Administrator I (Specialist). Under general direction, you will evaluate complex fiscal activities affecting accounting operations and participate in statewide financial management projects such as Fi$CAL and CalATERS.

Telework is possible for eligible California residents with some in-office requirements. You will revise accounting procedures, distribute expenditure reports, maintain cost code tables, and

Qualifications

• Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Experience with Fi$Cal month-end close and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of State accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve financial data issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex fiscal activities affecting accounting operations, policies, and procedures.
• Represent BOE in high-level financial management projects and initiatives.
• Revise accounting procedure manuals and distribute expenditure reports.
• Maintain Cost Code Tables in the BOE Paris Database and analyze their effects.
• Collaborate with BOE management and other divisions to ensure reporting requirements are met.

Skills

government accounting

financial reporting

cash management

reconciliations

analytical skills

Tools

Fi$Cal

CalATERS

Dell Refund Project

BOE Paris Database

Job description

Job Posting: Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-537439

JC-537439 - Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

$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.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

Under general direction of the Accounting Administrator II (Manager), the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) serves as a staff specialist responsible for the evaluation of complex fiscal activities having impact on accounting operations, policies, and procedures in the General fund Reconciliation and Analysis (GFRA) Unit. The incumbent represents the Accounting Branch in higher level discussions and projects related to statewide and board-wide fiscal activities; evaluates all activities including the effect of accounting systems on fiscal activities and reporting requirements, represents Board of Equalization (BOE) in high-level, complex, critical, enterprise-wide financial management projects such as Fiscal Information System for California (Fi$CAL), California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS) Global, and Dell Refund Project. Communicates and maintains effective working relationships with BOE management, control agencies, the Budget Branch, Administrative Support Division, and the Technology Services Division. The Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) is responsible for revisions of the accounting procedure manuals; distributing expenditure reports to BOE departments, maintaining the Cost Code Tables in the BOE Paris Database and identifying the effect on fiscal activities, analyzing and maintaining accounting records, special projects, and other job-related duties as required.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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

Working Conditions

• Position may be located in a high-rise building.
• Telework is available twenty percent (20%) of the time.
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

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 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-threepercent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA.CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
• Education: For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org .

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Experience with Financial Information System for California (Fi$Cal) month-end close and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of State accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve financial data issues.

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

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.

Applicants are required to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications that do not include an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly address each of the items below will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the Supplemental Questionnaire.

• Require name on SQ.
• Require Job Control Number on SQ.
• The SQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced.

Please respond directly to the following SQ question(s):

• Describe your work experience, education and training that qualifies you for this position.
• Describe your knowledge and experience with preparing month-end reconciliations and performing year-end closing activities.
• Describe a situation where you had to learn a new concept, implement it, and train other team members on the new concept.

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under “Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified.

Applicants must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Certification Section at [e-mail].

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.