Accounting Analyst

California Correctional Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Controller's Office is hiring an Accounting Analyst in Sacramento County for professional accounting duties supporting tax programs. The role includes processing remittances, reconciling ledgers, and producing financial reports for management and state agencies.

Hybrid telework is offered; applicants must reside in California. The position requires familiarity with governmental accounting practices and strong Excel/Word skills to support multiple state programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting principles.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports.
• Experience with FI$Cal, Sage ACCPAC or similar accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review fiscal transactions for tax revenues and refunds.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial and management reports for state agencies.
• Maintain remittance records and prepare delinquency schedules.

Skills

Government accounting

Financial reporting

FI$Cal

Sage ACCPAC

Data analysis

Education

Degree verification required

Accounting knowledge

Tools

FI$Cal

FI$Cal

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Under general direction provided by the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent, in a training capacity, will perform professional level accounting duties in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial records for various tax programs for which the Controller's office has accounting and collection responsibilities. This may require working with internal and external parties.

Duties Performed

• Coordinate, monitor, and review fiscal transactions relative to tax revenues and refunds. Assist with completion of monthly and year-end financial, statistical, and management reports that provide information to management, the Departmental Accounting Office, and other State agencies.
• Effectively utilize Sage ACCPAC software applications and FI$Cal to record transactions and generate accurate financial reports.
• Process Remittance Advice/TC-31 forms, calculate interest on delinquent remittances, prepare monthly Restitution Fund Memos and the annual Delinquency Date Schedule, and maintain county remittance records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations on various tax programs. Establish new accounts, analyze transactions, and prepare adjustments to update subsidiary ledgers.
• Identify past due accounts receivables, prepare billing notices, and prepare the accounts for transfer to the internal collection staff for further action. Prepare updated account balances for filing bankruptcy claims and submission of requests for discharge from accountability.
• Analyze accounting documents and ensure that they are processed and issued per governmental accounting practices and per statutory authorization.
• Assist experienced accounting and technical staff in preparation and posting of accounting transactions to accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers, including the preparation of refunds.
• Coordinate and communicate with the Departmental Accounting Office and other tax program administering state agencies including but not limited to the Department of Insurance, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and the Department of Conservation.
• Assist taxpayers or their representatives on complex or sensitive inquiries concerning account status. Confer with departmental or external accounting staff to correct errors detected in account balances and/or financial records.
• Assist with special projects, including but not limited to the modification of existing accounting system and/or process re-engineering efforts and the development and maintenance of desk procedures.
• Participate in cross training as requested for other program areas, including but not limited to the processing of the TC-31 forms, assisting counties or their representatives and coordinating with the Judicial Council, State Treasurer's Office and other state agencies involved with county revenue remittances.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies. Applicants must reside within California at the time of appointment.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536508

Position #(s): 051-421-4582-195

Working Title: Accounting Analyst

Classification: ACCOUNTING ANALYST $4,256.00 - $4,837.00 A
$4,392.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 C
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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Local Govt Programs & Services Division

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California's chief fiscal officer, the Controller's Office ensures accountability and transparency of California's financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state's future.

The Local Government Programs and Services Division (LGPSD) of the California State Controller's Office partners with local governments across the state to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. This division oversees financial audits, provides guidance on state-mandated programs, and ensures local governments comply with reporting requirements - ultimately helping to safeguard public funds. In this division, you'll be at the forefront of strengthening California's communities through sound financial practices, while collaborating with local agencies to support their fiscal health. With a focus on public service, problem‑solving, and community impact, this division offers a rewarding career path for those who want to make a difference in how local governments operate and serve their residents.

Special Requirements

A resume is required.

A cover letter is required.

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

Take the required examination here: Accounting Analyst Examination

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, governmental accounting and budgeting; principles of electronic data processing, policy formation, and statistical methods
• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices, laws, rules, standards, and procedures
• Ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with FI$Cal, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and MS Teams
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to provide quality customer service
• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Ability to be flexible in response to changing workload priorities

Benefits

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

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.