ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

California State Controller's Office; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State Controller's Office in Sacramento invites applications for a Fiscal Analyst position within the Local Government Programs & Services Division. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework and opportunities to work on complex governmental accounting and payment processes.

The incumbent will perform analytical duties, review payments, analyze data, and assist with legislative reviews and regulatory proposals while collaborating with multiple state and local entities.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payments to local government entities.
• Review and analyze the accuracy of data contained in various payment reports.
• Assist in facilitating the section’s legislation reviews, analysis, and proposals; monitor and analyze existing and proposed legislation to determine impacts to the organization; advise management on resource needs.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with representatives from other state agencies, local governments, and other interested parties; prepare correspondence as needed.
• Collaborate with system programmers, management, and other state agencies to develop, implement, and test statutory changes affecting various payment programs.
• Perform peer reviews and back-up payment duties.
• Perform complex analytical duties pertaining to fund reconciliations, payments, annual reporting data, statutes and regulations, and testing of payment programs.

Job description

Work Location: Sacramento County

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-532188
• Position #(s): 051-421-4588-XXX
• Working Title: Fiscal Analyst
• Classification: ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
• Salary: $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A
• # of Positions: 1
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Local Govt Programs & Services Division

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

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.

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) and utilizing knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller’s Office (SCO), the incumbent will be responsible for performing the more complex technical, analytical duties related to the apportionments process.

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Review and process payments to local government entities.
• Review and analyze the accuracy of data contained in various payment reports.
• Assist in facilitating the section’s legislation reviews, analysis, and proposals. Monitor and analyze existing and proposed legislation to determine impacts to the organization. Advise management on resource needs and workload impacts that are a result of changes to existing laws and regulations or accounting rules and procedures. Recommend amendments to legislation.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with representatives from other state agencies, local governments, and other interested parties. Prepare correspondence, as needed.
• Collaborate with system programmers, management, and other state agencies to develop, implement, and test statutory changes affecting various payment programs.
• Perform peer reviews and back-up payment duties.
• Perform complex analytical duties pertaining to: Fund reconciliations; Payments; Annual reporting data for complex programs; Statutes and regulations to develop legislative and regulatory proposals, bill analyses, or other detailed analytical reports; Configuration, implementation, and testing of the procedures and payment calculations for payment programs utilizing the Agile Payment System, SCO Fiscal System, and the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal);

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

Special Requirements

Take the required examination here: Associate Accounting Analyst Examination

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.