ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month

Job Posting: Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-537439 - Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 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: 11/17/2026

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Under general direction of the Accounting Administrator II (Manager), the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) serves as a staff specialist responsible for the evaluation of complex fiscal activities having impact on accounting operations, policies, and procedures in the General fund Reconciliation and Analysis (GFRA) Unit. The incumbent represents the Accounting Branch in higher level discussions and projects related to statewide and board-wide fiscal activities; evaluates all activities including the effect of accounting systems on fiscal activities and reporting requirements, represents Board of Equalization (BOE) in high-level, complex, critical, enterprise-wide financial management projects such as Fiscal Information System for California (Fi$CAL), California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS) Global, and Dell Refund Project. Communicates and maintains effective working relationships with BOE management, control agencies, the Budget Branch, Administrative Support Division, and the Technology Services Division. The Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) is responsible for revisions of the accounting procedure manuals; distributing expenditure reports to BOE departments, maintaining the Cost Code Tables in the BOE Paris Database and identifying the effect on fiscal activities, analyzing and maintaining accounting records, special projects, and other job-related duties as required.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. Education: For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

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 at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Talent Acquisition Section Attn: Certification Section JC-537439 651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00 Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off) Northwest Tower 1st Floor Lobby Drop Box (JC-537439) 651 Bannon Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) section of this job posting for additional information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.