ANALYST III
Department of Food & Agriculture · Sacramento County
Salary: $6,623 – $8,290 per month
Closes: 2026-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under general direction of the Branch Chief, the Analyst III serves as the lead person and technical expert performing the more complex and unique technical and professional accounting activities where an error could be material to the organization and the network of California fairs. The incumbent acts as the subject matter expert for executive management on the development and implementation of fiscal policies affecting the network of California fairs. The incumbent performs highly complex research, analysis, and explanations of technical aspects and applications of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements mandated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The incumbent is also responsible for designing and implementing approaches and controls to address requirements of financial reporting and accounting standards that are unique to the network of California fairs.
As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!
This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer’s market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO).
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions/prompts are below.
• Restate questions/prompts prior to response
• Include your name and job control number at the top of each page
• Must be single-spaced, no more than three (3) pages, and Arial size 11 font
- Describe your knowledge and experience analyzing, researching, reconciling, and reporting general ledger and fund financial data. Please include the type of financial data, timing of reconciliations and reports, and accounting systems used. Please include any knowledge and experience of risk sharing.
- Describe your experience in developing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and implementing new Governmental/Financial Accounting standards.
- Please describe your experience with the preparation of complex financial accounting analyses and reports and communicating results to management or other stakeholders.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $89,478. That matches the $89,478 median among 31 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
Department of Food & Agriculture currently has 20 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 13 days, on November 17, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 28, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.