ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR II

Job Code #: JC-521514 | Position #: 280-305-4542-007

About the Department

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers to build California’s economy. The department offers career opportunities for individuals who strive to make a difference.

This position is located at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB) in downtown Sacramento, a newly remodeled high-rise with amenities including break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, and nearby public transit options.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to staff to plan, organize, direct, and control the Department's financial accounting functions, including coordinating general ledger activities with cash management functions (e.g., accrued expenditures versus cash disbursements).
• Assist in developing fiscal policies and strategies for financial reporting and fiscal stewardship to attain the Department's goals and objectives.
• Manage complex activities of the Accounting Section, including preparation of state and federal financial statements and reports, and the federal grant closeout process.
• Ensure staff selections, development, and performance evaluations align with Department policy and the Division’s vision and values.
• Develop and deliver training for Division staff and other Department personnel.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification for Accounting Administrator II.

Pay

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). More details.

Schedule

• Work Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Work Week: Monday – Friday
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Telework: Hybrid (amount at the discretion of the department and subject to change based on business needs)

Benefits

• Break areas and wellness/lactation rooms
• Fitness center with private showers
• Career Center for EDD employees
• Micro market and coffee points
• Building-wide WiFi and outdoor terrace
• Bike storage and nearby public transit options

Special Requirements

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. See the SOQ requirements for details.
• Applicants must submit school transcripts and may include a resume (optional).
• Reasonable accommodations for hiring interviews are available upon request.