ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

Working Title: Accounting Officer, Specialist

Classification: Accounting Officer (Specialist)
Pay Range: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 per month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Week: Monday - Friday

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 the economy of California. Working at EDD offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with the amount of telework at the discretion of the department and subject to change based on business needs.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional program accounting work related to Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities. These activities include fraud prevention and detection, establishment of overpayments, employer and claimant assistance, and maintenance of employer and claimant accounts to ensure the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund.

Responsibilities

• Make monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments related to Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control workload processes.
• Utilize a variety of databases and analyze information from Federal, State, and Departmental sources to make complex determinations and adjustments for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.
• Perform lead activities for subordinate staff, including training, reviewing work, and providing feedback on Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control workloads.
• Adapt to frequent workload changes based on organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Apply accounting education and experience to perform professional program accounting work of average complexity.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workload priorities.

Special Requirements

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).

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the application package.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process should request them when scheduled for an interview.