Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

California State Auditor; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The California State Auditor is seeking an Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) to join the Fiscal and Business Services team. This 12-month limited-term role requires applying GAAP knowledge and FiCal expertise to manage payments, month-end closes, and reporting with accuracy and timeliness.

The position supports the office’s operation needs, offers hybrid telework within California, and demands strong analytical and communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize information clearly.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, budgetary processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple fiscal projects with competing deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using research and information-gathering techniques; statistics basics.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve purchase orders and vouchers; reconcile multi-year contract payments; respond to inquiries.
• Process vendor payments to ensure timely payment.
• Prepare and submit reports to the State Controller’s Office including 1099 and non-resident tax withholding.
• Perform month-end closing and resolve outstanding items.
• Prepare monthly fund reconciliations and year-end accruals and journals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budgeting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Multitasking

Tools

Fi$Cal

Microsoft 365

Project management apps

Job description

This is a 12-month limited-term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24 months or may become permanent.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.

At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve this mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) you will function as a highly skilled professional and perform duties to support to the Fiscal and Business Services team to meet the Office’s operation needs. You will work independently, use good judgment to produce accurate work, meet various deadlines, and work in a team environment. You will utilize your knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the California Fiscal Information System (Fi$Cal) to conduct your work. Specifically, you will:

• Review and approve purchase orders and vouchers; reconcile multi-year contract payment; respond to inquiries from internal and external contacts.
• Process vendor payments as needed to ensure timely payment.
• Prepare and submit reports to the State Controller’s Office including the 1099 report and non-resident tax withholding report.
• Perform month end closing, identify and resolve outstanding items in the process.
• Prepare monthly fund reconciliation and year-end accrual and adjustment journal entries.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

• You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations, and make sure California government is effectively serving its people.
• You are highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and a strong communicator.
• You have a strong work ethic and thrive when working under pressure.
• You possess the ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve problems.
• You desire a monthly salary range of $6,823 - $8,543 with a 2% pay differential.

Final Filing Date:

September 25, 2026

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
• Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
• Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.
• Year-end accounting activities peak during the summer months of July and August. Accounting staff must be able to work overtime during this period and vacation time may not be approved. Work may require periodic non-standard work hours and work during weekends to meet workload needs and demands.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You have strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated experience synthesizing information and communicating in a clear and concise manner.
• You have solid knowledge of accounting principles, budgetary processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• You excel at managing multiple fiscal projects and priorities with competing deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You have experience using research and information-gathering techniques; basic principles and practices of descriptive and inferential statistics.
• You have knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• You have experience using a variety of software including Microsoft 365, FI$Cal and project management applications used in fiscal operations.
• You have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.