Cash and Payment Processing Accountant

State of California; California; Sur place; USD 59 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite childcare facility

Onsite fitness center

Onsite café and nearby restaurants

Free onsite parking (Mon & Fri)

Free offsite parking with shuttle

Résumé du poste

CalPERS, the California Public Employees' Retirement System, is seeking an Accounting Officer (Specialist) to support the Cash and Payment Processing team. The role focuses on processing member payments with internal and external stakeholders, requiring collaboration, accuracy, and accountability in a fully in-office environment.

Desirable candidates will have strong accounting knowledge, experience in payment processing, and excellent Excel skills, with attention to detail and effective

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 and attention to detail; proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Process member payments accurately with internal and external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Payment processing

Discrepancy analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting principles

Description du poste

Job Posting:Cash and Payment Processing Accountant

Public Employees Retirement System

JC-536101 -

JC-536101 - Cash and Payment Processing Accountant
ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 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: 11/1/2026

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 16, 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 Accounting Officer (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.

• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

# 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

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.

Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation?

The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations.

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.