ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite fitness center

Onsite childcare facility

Onsite café and nearby restaurants

Job summary

CalPERS in California is seeking a Pension Valuation Analyst / Associate Accounting Analyst to join our finance team. The role offers a monthly salary range of $6,330 to $7,929 and a hybrid schedule with some remote work.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze large general ledger and fund financial data for accurate reporting. Responsibilities include supporting financial reporting activities and accounting system operations, with interview dates slated for

Qualifications

• Strong Excel expertise
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience analyzing general ledger and fund financial data

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting activities and accounting system operations.
• Analyze large general ledger and fund financial data for reporting accuracy.
• Assist with process improvements in financial data handling.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pension Valuation Analyst
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 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: 11/15/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of November 30, 2026.
Do you enjoy solving complex financial challenges, improving business processes, and helping employers? Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to apply your excellent analytical skills to large data sets while supporting critical financial reporting activities and accounting system operations? We’re seeking someone with strong Excel expertise and excellent communication skills to join our team. If this sounds like the kind of work that motivates you, we invite you to become a part of our team.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, 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.

• ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Number of Positions

1

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.

At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

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.

• Based on the Duty Statement, please describe how your knowledge, skills and capabilities would be useful to completing the essential functions of the position.
• Describe your knowledge and experience analyzing, researching, reconciling and reporting general ledger and fund financial data. Please include the type of financial data, timing of reconciliations and reports, and accounting systems used.

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

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:

• Effective communication in both verbal and written formats, with a strong ability to perform under pressure in fast paced, multitasking environments.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, pension accounting, and ability to apply accounting principles and practices.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Skilled in complex reconciliations and financial analysis projects from planning through execution.

Benefits

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.

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.

Human Resources Contact

HRSD Selection Services

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

EEO Contact: CalPERS EEO

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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.