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.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Our office has free, gated parking, and convenient electric vehicle charging stations available.
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.
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