ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Associate Accounting Analyst is responsible for independently providing full accounting and financial services, performs highly complex analytical duties and has responsibility for the budgetary and financial reporting activities of the Department of Transportation Funds (Governmental Cost and Non-Governmental Cost). Duties include accurate recording, reconciliation and reporting of accounting general ledgers and appropriations within the funds assigned while maintaining the proper internal controls. This position requires an understanding of the entire State Fund Accounting process along with the ability to use the necessary computer applications such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Advantage system. All work is completed by applying the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Controller’s Office (SCO) rules and regulations, State Administrative Manual (SAM), and Uniform Codes Manual (UCM). PARF 81-27-0051 / JC 536868 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Accouting Analyst exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. • Resume, College Transcripts and Cover Letter are required Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. • Knowledge of California State budget, SAM, UCM and Government Code. • An understanding of the entire State Fund Accounting process along with the ability to use the necessary computer applications such as Excel, Work, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Advantage system. All work is completed by applying the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Controller's Office (SCO) rules and regulations, State Administrative Manual (SAM), and Uniform Codes Manual (UCM). • Excellent written and communication skills. • Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. • Ability to establish workload priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. • Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment. • Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and procedures. • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other computer applications. • Self-driven, reliable, and have a positive attitude.