ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) invites applications for the Accounting Administrator II position in Bakersfield. This permanent, full-time role (hybrid telework) reports to the Accounting Services Branch Bakersfield and involves building cooperative relationships with internal and external partners while maintaining accurate financial records.

Salary ranges from $7,872 to $9,781 per month, with the potential for assignment to a training and development track.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB governmental accounting principles.
• Experience with government accounting, business law, and regulatory codes.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Ability to develop short- and long-term plans and schedules.
• Proven ability to prioritize, plan, and manage a diverse workforce.
• Extensive experience with MS Office and enterprise software.
• Professional demeanor and tact in dealing with staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external partners within the department.
• Work with the Accounting Services Branch Bakersfield Office and related teams.
• Adhere to hybrid telework policies and report to the office as required.
• Support financial operations and accounting processes per class specifications.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Gov't accounting

Leadership

Planning

Prioritization

MS Office

Enterprise software

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise software

Job description

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-536279 -

JC-536279 - ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 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: 11/5/2026

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.

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

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

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

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).

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 with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant 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 .

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:

a. 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.

b. Broad experience in various types of communication including writing, training, reviewing/auditing, presenting projects, facilitating meetings, and interpreting fiscal policies and procedures.

c. Demonstrated advance knowledge of leadership and personnel management principles; and time management and conflict resolution techniques.

d. Independent development of short-range and long-term plans and schedules to support the organization's mission.

e. Strong ability to independently prioritize, plan, organize, direct, and monitor the work of a diverse workforce.

f. Extensive experience with computer applications particularly Microsoft software and knowledge of enterprise software.

g. 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.

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

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

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.

Include Name, "Supplemental Questionnaire", JC Number and Position Number in Header, on all pages. Questions must be clearly numbered and restated in the same order as the questions below. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your experience, role, actions taken, and outcomes.

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1. Describe your leadership experience supervising, developing, and supporting managers or staff, including how you foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within a team or organization.

2. Describe your qualifications for serving as a manager, including your experience leading staff, overseeing operations, making decisions, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Please provide specific examples that demonstrate your leadership skills, judgment, and ability to guide a team effectively.

3. Describe a situation where you successfully managed multiple projects, deadlines, or competing priorities in a fast-paced and diverse work environment. In your response, explain the strategies, tools, or methods you used to stay organized, and describe how you adapted when priorities or direction shifted. Briefly describe your highest level of experience in program management, business, or financial administration, or a related discipline.

4. Please describe what education and experience you have that qualifies you for this position. In your response, please include the location this experience was gained, how many years at each location, and also provide at least one example of a project you completed that aligns with the position you are applying for.

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.