ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Employment Development Department in Sacramento County is seeking an Accounting Officer, Specialist to perform accounting duties within UI/DI programs. The role includes eligibility determinations, adjustments, and supporting overpayments management.

The position may be eligible for hybrid telework; standard hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with a 3-person team and opportunities for professional growth and impact on unemployment insurance operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, professional program accounting work related to UI Trust Fund activities.
• Makes monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments for UI/DI programs.
• Provides training and oversight to subordinate staff on Claims Processing workloads.
• Works with multiple databases and sources to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-533180

Position #(s)

280-653-4546-081

280-653-4546-100

280-653-4546-004

Working Title

Accounting Officer, Specialist

Classification

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,790.00

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

# of Positions

3

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week

Monday - Friday

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Would you like to use your accounting education in a meaningful way? Great news! We are seeking professionals who can apply their accounting education and experience to join our team as an Accounting Officer, Specialist!

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs routine, professional program accounting work of average complexity related to the Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities that include fraud prevention and detection, establishment of overpayments, employer and claimant assistance and maintenance of employer and claimant accounts to ensure the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund.

The incumbent makes monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments as they relate to the various Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control workload processes and utilizes a variety of databases, analyzes information obtained from a variety of Federal, State and Departmental sources and makes complex determinations and adjustments as it relates to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.

The incumbent performs lead activities for subordinate employees by providing training; reviewing employees work and providing feedback on the various Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control workloads.

The incumbent needs to be flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational workload priorities.

Position exists in Sacramento County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire , you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Accounting Officer (Specialist) Bulletin

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

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026