ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

Job Posting: Section Chief Department of FISCal JC-534271 Section Chief ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job Job Description and Duties The Accounting Administrator (AA) III will act as a lead and serve as a subject matter expert in the complex accounting processes and systems. The AA III will have high-level responsibilities in developing and providing direction on the most complex accounting strategies, policies and end user support. Additionally, the AA III is responsible for ensuring FI$Cal system end users receive timely support in accordance with industry standards and service level agreements. The FI$Cal system represents a major change to the financial processes statewide and the incumbent is expected to have the broad knowledge, experience and skill in accounting required to successfully oversee the significant workload responsibilities of this position. Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the Accounting Administrator III classification, you must take and pass the examination. Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions At FI$Cal, we are compliant with the Governor's Executive Order, N-22-25, with a default minimum of four in-person days per work week. In-office attendance is mandatory on designated days and is subject to change. Our office is located at 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, California 95815. Candidates residing outside of California are welcome to interview, but proof of California residency is required before appointment. Please note, relocation and commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee. This position requires prolonged sitting in an office-setting environment with the use of a personal computer. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to maintain a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. All staff must maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, maintain good working habits and adhere to all policies and procedures. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at all times during their employment with the Department of FISCal. The Department of FISCal does not: Sponsor visas Utilize E-Verify for employment authorization/certification purposes Participate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) extension program Position Details Job Code #: JC-534271 Position #(s): 333-450-4545-005 Working Title: Section Chief Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Our department develops, maintains and operates FI$Cal, the statewide financial system. The FI$Cal system modernized how the state of California manages its finances and is one of the largest and most dynamic IT and business-transformation undertakings in California’s history. It eliminates the need for hundreds of independent legacy systems by combining the state’s accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement operations into a …

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