Accounting Administrator III

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real time updates throughout the hiring process.


HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.


For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 3835 .

CDCR/CCHCS employees a re encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.


Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.


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

Working Conditions
The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.


Accounting Services Branch is located in Elk Grove with free parking and a variety of nearby shopping locations!

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-517522


Position #(s):
065-525-4545-004

Working Title:
Accounting Administrator III


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
Accounting Services Branch - Sacramento
Laguna Springs Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758


Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through
education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice
programs.


Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.


Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.


CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.


Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.


Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.


Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .


Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.


CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization.

For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .


This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.


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: 6/3/2026
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. 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).


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 Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Postal
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883


Sacramento , CA 94283-0001


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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


Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Drop-off
CDCR Hiring Support
9825 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento , CA 95827


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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Other -
  A Supplemental Questionnaire is required and must be submitted with your Examination /Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Supplemental Questionnaire based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please refer to the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section below for specific requirements.
  

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.


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:

• Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

• Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures, budgeting, fiscal controls, and financial reporting practices, preferably within California State government.

• Knowledge of California fiscal and administrative laws, rules, regulations, and policies, including the State Administrative Manual (SAM), Department of Finance regulations, control agency requirements, and applicable bargaining unit provisions.

• Experience directing and managing accounting operations, developing, implementing, and evaluating fiscal policies, procedures, internal controls, and operational improvements to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership to subordinate managers and multidisciplinary teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional development and ensuring alignment with ASB's Strategic Plan, goals and objectives.

• Experience overseeing budget development, expenditure monitoring, cash management, contracts, procurement, or trust/canteen accounting functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports, correspondence, presentations, and policy recommendations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, control agencies, institutional management, external stakeholders, and labor organizations.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, CalHR Website - The CALHR site , and the CalPERS website, .


Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .


Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

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Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .


This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.


Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Massello
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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:
Office of Civil Rights
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Examination Information


To obtain list eligibility for the Accounting Administrator III, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the examination here CalCareers .


Supplemental Questionnaire


The Supplemental Questionnaire is a response to the questions listed below. It serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and shall be typed using:

• 12-point Arial font
• Single-spaced
• No more than four (4) pages
• 1" margins with justified text
• Include Name, "Supplemental Questionnaire", JC Number and Position Number in Header, on all pages.
• Questions must be clearly numbered and restated in the same order as the questions below.
• Provide specific examples that demonstrate your experience, role, actions taken, and outcomes.

1. Describe your experience providing leadership in managerial and program administration, including financial management and fiscal accountability. Include examples of leading through subordinate managers, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic plans, goals, and objectives, and implementing innovative solutions to complex fiscal, programmatic, or business process challenges.


2. Describe your experience coordinating and standardizing accounting operations across an organization. Include your role in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures, and how your efforts ensured consistency, compliance, and quality service delivery to customers and stakeholders.

3. Describe your experience interacting and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with executive leadership and internal and external stakeholders. Include examples of collaboration with control agencies or oversight bodies (e.g., State Controller's Office, Department of Finance, State Treasurer's Office, or audit entities) to achieve complex business objectives or resolve issues.


4. Describe your experience leading, developing, and motivating staff to achieve organizational goals. Include examples of how you influenced outcomes, built cohesive teams, and fostered a positive and productive work environment that supports high performance.


5. Describe your experience providing consultative support to executive management on complex accounting operations. Include examples of advising on fiscal policy, risk, or strategic decisions, and the impact of your recommendations.


Equal Opportunity Employer
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.