ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an Accounting Administrator III to oversee all accounting and related fiscal activities, developing policy and ensuring sound accounting practices. The role reports to the Assistant Deputy Director of Fiscal Services and leads the Division of Administrative Services, Accounting Services Section.

The position is based in Headquarters, Sacramento, with hybrid telework eligibility and potential training assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all accounting and related fiscal activities for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
• Develop policy, establish objectives, and set guidelines to ensure sound management practices and accounting principles.

Job description

Job Posting:ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-535279 -

JC-535279 - ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 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: 10/26/2026

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III- ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION / ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTION

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Fiscal Services for the Division of Administrative Services (CEA).

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and related fiscal activities for the Department of Parks and Recreation. This position develops policy, establishes objectives, and sets forth guidelines to ensure that the Department’s fiscal structure adheres to sound management practices and accounting principles.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Elisa Partin at [phone] or at [e-mail] .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Headquarters in Sacramento, CA.

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

Administrative Services Division

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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.parks.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.

Eligibility Information

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

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.