SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

About the role

Under the general direction of the Tax Administrator I/II, the Sr. Accounting Officer Specialist (SAO Specialist) performs the more difficult professional program accounting work and complex monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments related to Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities. These 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

• Utilize a variety of databases, analyze information from a variety of Federal, State and Departmental sources and make the most complex determinations and adjustments as related to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.
• Perform a variety of analytical, administrative, and technical functions critical to the daily operations of the section.
• Prepare status reports, establish and analyze performance measures, and perform quality review.
• Analyze legislative bills for their impact on the operations.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational workload priorities.

Pay

• $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A (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) per month.

Schedule

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Hybrid work schedule (amount of telework at department discretion and subject to change)

Requirements

• Position exists in Sacramento County.
• 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).
• Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination (unless you already have list eligibility that has not expired).

Application

• Final Filing Date: 8/15/2026
• It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application.
• Required documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version through CalCareer). All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications should be included.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information.
• Resume is optional.
• For hard copy submissions: Clearly indicate the Job Code #527513, Position #280-653-4567-014, and classification title in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section. Clearly indicate basis of eligibility in the “Explanations” section. Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10). Do not include your full Social Security Number or LEAP information.
• Applications may be mailed to: Employment Development Department, Attn: Job Control #527513, Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54, PO Box 826880, Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
• Applications may be dropped off at: EDD/Human Resource Services Division, 1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby, Sacramento, CA 95814, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward.