ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in leading trainings and driving success within an organization? Then come join the FI$Cal Workforce Development Center as an Associate Accounting Analyst!

As an Associate Accounting Analyst, you’ll help design and deliver impactful training programs that empower FI$Cal system users. You’ll lead instructor-led sessions, create engaging learning materials, and collaborate with business teams, control agencies, and IT partners to ensure users master system functionality and business processes. You’ll also document processes, maintain training standards, and continuously improve delivery methods to keep pace with system enhancements and organizational goals.

Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the Associate Accounting Analyst classification, you must take and pass the examination.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position within the section.

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 .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity.
• This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• The incumbent is expected to perform functions and duties under the guidance of the Department of FISCal’s core values.
• The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities.

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

Final Filing Date: 9/13/2026

Who May Apply

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.

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).

How To Apply

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:

Department of FISCal

Human Resources Office

Attn: Hiring and Talent Strategy

2000 Evergreen Street

Suite 120

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of FISCal

Human Resources Office

Hiring and Talent Strategy

2000 Evergreen Street

Suite 120

Sacramento , CA 95815

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
FI$Cal Human Resources Office
View phone number on us.fitly.work
View email address on us.fitly.work

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
FI$Cal EEO Officer
View phone number on us.fitly.work
View email address on us.fitly.work

California Relay Service: View phone number on us.fitly.work (TTY), View phone number on us.fitly.work (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Information

Employment Application (STD. 678) Instructions:

All relevant work experience, skill sets, education, and professional qualifications must be listed directly on the Employment Application (STD. 678). Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed STD. 678. To ensure your experience is considered:

• Include specific “to” and “from” dates (MM/DD/YY) and indicate hours worked per week for all employment listed. If various hours per week, please average.
• Experience may not be evaluated if “see resume” or “see attached” is written in the duties performed section.
• If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate STD. 678 is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

Important Notes Regarding Supporting Documents:

• If using education to meet minimum qualifications, include unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must include verification of U.S. equivalency found here.
• Supporting documents should be submitted in PDF format.
• Do not include any confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birth date, student ID number, driver’s license number unless required, marital status, age, LEAP status, or examination results) on any submitted documents. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Basis of Eligibility:

• For mailed or hand-delivered applications, you must include the Job Control (JC) number and specify your basis of eligibility (e.g., List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, Training and Development) in the “Examinations or Job Title” section of the STD. 678.
• For electronic submissions, do not include the basis of eligibility elsewhere in your application or attachments, as it may be considered confidential.

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview or appointment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired in the classification, and will be notified accordingly. Candidates may appeal a withholding decision to the State Personnel Board.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.