Accounting and Front Desk Support Assistant

State of California; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare facility

Onsite fitness center

Onsite café and nearby restaurants

Free onsite parking available Mondays

Free offsite parking available with sh

Job summary

The Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking an Accountant I Specialist to support the Cash and Payment Processing team. This permanent, full-time in-office role requires attention to detail and strong accounting knowledge to process member payments accurately.

Office-based in California, interviews planned for late November 2026. The position offers competitive benefits and a structured path within FRAS. Telework is not available; on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and laws.
• Experience with payment processing activities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies independently and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Cash and Payment Processing team with member payments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of payments.
• Contribute to efficient and quality-focused payment processing.

Skills

Accounting principles

Payment processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Posting:Accounting and Front Desk Support Assistant

Public Employees Retirement System

JC-538409 -

JC-538409 - Accounting and Front Desk Support Assistant
ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

$3,934.00 - $4,923.00 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: 11/19/2026

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of November 30, 2026.

Do you enjoy solving problems, working with details, and helping people with important payment matters? Are you someone who can manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and work well in a team environment? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you.

The Financial Reporting and Accounting Services (FRAS) division at California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is currently seeking an Accountant I Specialist to support our Cash and Payment Processing team. In this role you would work with internal and external stakeholders to accurately process member payments. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, accountability and contributing to efficient and quality focused payment processing.

Telework Information: This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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 shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Accounting and Front Desk Support Assistant

Classification:

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,934.00 - $4,923.00A 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:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website ! To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this YouTube video .

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length.

• Describe the customer service skills that are most important to you and give an example of how you have exercised them in the past.
• What experience has prepared you for the fast-paced work environment in a payment processing area?
• What measures and steps do you take to guarantee accuracy and reliability in your tasks?

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under “Minimum Requirements.” Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and laws.
• Experience with payment processing activities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies independently and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

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

Human Resources Contact:
HRSD Selection Services
[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:
CalPERS EEO
[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.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

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.