Job Details

Job Posting: Associate Accounting Analyst

Department of Transportation

JC-470161 - Associate Accounting Analyst

Final Filing Date: 3/26/2025

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

Under the direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Associate Accounting Analyst performs budgetary and fund accounting responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, analyzing and monitoring appropriations and expenditures; proper recording of accounting activity posted by the State Controller's Office; preparing monthly general ledger account reconciliations and Plans of Financial Adjustment; establishing reporting requirements and operating procedures; developing and analyzing monitoring reports; preparing GAAP and Legal basis financial statements; and resolving findings from internal and external financial and compliance audits.

This position requires an understanding of the entire State Fund Accounting process along with the ability to use necessary computer applications such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Advantage system.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Accounting Analyst exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento County.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Cover Letter, Resume, and the State Application (STD. 678) required. Resume will not take the place of employment history.

• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

The SOQ should be typed and not more than two pages in length, not less than 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch, be in narrative form (no bullet points), include your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to the statement below, including specific examples. Only complete applications that include a SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

• Describe how your education and work experience makes you qualified for this position. Please provide specific examples of your knowledge and experience with monthly reconciliation, year-end financial reporting, and accounting systems you have used.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available