Associate Accounting Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Are you an accounting professional with a passion for wildlife conservation? Consider joining the Accounting Services Branch as we support the programs carrying out the mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor (AAI-Sup), the Associate Accounting Analyst works independently on the more complex and difficult assignments related to analytical, forecast, and advisory duties in accounting related to expenditures, payment policy, rules and regulations. Duties include analyzing a variety of accounting data to assist in the application of financial data and information to management. Review and approve vouchers and journals and advise management of forecasted expenditures related to budgeted expenditures. Identify significant trends and make comparisons to previous accounting periods. Analyzes expenditure transactions, historical payment trends and provides input and recommendations to management for policy decision-making. Assist with evaluating and maintaining internal controls related to vendor payments pertaining to contracts, rents and leases, utilities and other miscellaneous items. Researching and resolving the most complex invoices issues and consulting with departmental management, control agencies, and other stakeholders as appropriate. Revise and draft procedures, analyze various accounting transactions related to vouchers, purchase orders, develop and maintain various accounting reports. Assist management with developing a process to gather year-end accrual information; reviewing and analyzing year-end accruals. Other special assignments or projects related to expenditures and other accounting transactions.

The position is headquartered in the Natural Resources Building located in downtown Sacramento. The office is right next to Light Rail for an easy commute and features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, a free employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, and adjacent childcare.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Associate Accounting Analyst: Exam Bulletin Link

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Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer keyboard for several hours a day. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Required to attend offsite meetings using private or public transportation, or other means of transportation such as walking between locations. Overtime required and limited time-off during the year-end Financial Statement period. Headquartered in a high-rise building. Work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. This position offers the possibility of a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledgeable of the state accounting process and strong FI$Cal knowledge.
• Knowledgeable of State Administrative Manual, Uniform Code Manual and Government Code.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Self-initiative, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to be detailed- oriented while focused on accuracy and meeting competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-014-4588-032and RPA Number E-ASB 26-014 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Required Application Package Documents

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.