Accounting Analyst - Office of Senate Accounting (Sacramento, CA)

Accounting Analyst

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career working as a part of a team dedicated to providing support services to the California State Senate? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join Senate Accounting. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. BASIC FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Secretary for Fiscal Affairs and Deputy Director of Accounting, the Accounting Analyst must be able to work closely with staff and other offices. This person is expected to function effectively within a team and have an understanding of the State of California legislative process in this full-time position. DUTIES: Duties will include answering phones, routing and responding to calls and questions interacting with all Senate offices. Code and review airfare, lodging, and auto rental. Process Member and Staff travel claims and mileage logs and vendor claims. Respond to inquiries regarding claim and payment status, including returned warrant and reissue process. Process Vendor claims for district offices. Separate and data enter claims in the Schedules system and put schedules together. Prepare closing office checklists. Maintain Travel System claim approval status. Update Schedule system with warrant information. Assist in pulling and preparing records in response to Legislative Open Record Act (LORA) requests. Work with Senate Information Technology to develop, test, and implement Accounting systems. Prepare, reconcile, and review monthly reports, and assist with month-end close. Delivery runs for documents as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business is preferred. Please include verification of your degree with your completed application. Candidates must have minimum 2-5 years of customer service/administrative and accounting experience and the ability to facilitate and foster a cohesive teamwork environment that functions effectively. Demonstrated experience required in developing and maintaining customer relations. Prefer experience with general office and accounting responsibilities such as accounts payable and receivable. Ability to complete tasks on time following policies and procedures, self-starter with attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with legislative staff and the public. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key (must be able to develop and use Excel spreadsheets). Candidate must possess a high level of integrity; demonstrate reliability and flexibility.

LOCATION, SALARY AND FILING DATE: This position will be located in Sacramento, CA and requires in person attendance. The Senate's core business hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may require after hours, holiday, or weekend work. Final salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Seniority and significant experience are required to reach the higher end of the salary range. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

BENEFITS The Senate offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Flexible spending accounts

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the Senate Careers page at apply. A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the Senate application. NOTE: Please complete the Senate application in as much detail as possible. Include all work history for a complete review of your experience. If you are unable to complete the online application, please email all required documentation to the contact listed below.

Corrina Okusako Deputy Director of Accounting Office of Senate Accounting View email address on click.appcast.io