ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; California; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Bakersfield Accounting Office, seeks an Accounting Administrator II for a permanent, full-time assignment in Kern County. Hybrid telework is allowed; the work location is Bakersfield, with 8:00–5:00 shift, Monday–Friday.

Position #065-516-4542-001 offers a salary range of $7,872.00 to $9,781.00 monthly. New State hires start at the minimum of the classification. Final filing date is 11/5/2026.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Please see attached duty statement.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

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.

Accounting Services Branch/Bakersfield Office

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from [e-mail] or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4564.

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

Position Announcement

This advertisement is for (a/an) Accounting Administrator II position(s) Located at Bakersfield Accounting Office in Bakersfield, Kern County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-516-4542-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

Working Conditions

The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536279

Position (s): 065-516-4542-001

Working Title: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 - 5:00 PM

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

CDCR

Accounting Services Branch Bakersfield

Young Street, Bldg A

Bakersfield, CA 93311

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 and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated quality and breadth of knowledge of general (e.g. GAAP, GASB) and governmental accounting principles and theories, of business law, of various control agencies, and legislation, statutes, government codes and regulations relating to accounting.
• Broad experience in various types of communication including writing, training, reviewing/auditing, presenting projects, facilitating meetings, and interpreting fiscal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated advance knowledge of leadership and personnel management principles; and time management and conflict resolution techniques.
• Independent development of short-range and long-term plans and schedules to support the organization's mission.
• Strong ability to independently prioritize, plan, organize, direct, and monitor the work of a diverse workforce.
• Extensive experience with computer applications particularly Microsoft software and knowledge of enterprise software.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional demeanor, use tact and diplomacy when dealing with the needs, problems, and/or concerns of other staff, stakeholders and/or the public.

Benefits

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

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, California Public Employees’ Retirement System.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at Salaries & Compensation - CalHR Website.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

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

Human Resources Contact:

Donna Corbin

[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.

EEO Contact

Office of Civil Rights

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

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.