Under general direction of the Supervising Administrative Analyst, the Associate Administrative Analyst performs analytical and consultative duties, including but not limited to: participating in analytical studies and improvement projects requiring knowledge of the State's accounting principles and practices; assisting in the development of statewide accounting policies; assisting departments in solving accounting problems; providing outreach, training and consultation to departmental accounting offices; and Finance departmental accounting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-526936
Position #(s):
300-695-5304-XXX
Working Title:
Associate Administrative Analyst (AS)
Classification:
ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS $6,520.00 - $8,165.00 L NOTE: This position is eligible for an additional recruitment and retention pay differential (10% in the first year, and 15% in the second year).
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Special Requirements These positions are located in Sacramento.
Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of four days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/14/2026
Who May Apply
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). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Finance
Human Resources
Attn: Dianne Havens
915 L Street, Suite 1480
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Finance
Human Resources
Dianne Havens
915 L Street, Suite 1480
Sacramento , CA 95814
Human Resources Office is closed from 12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST), Monday - Friday.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion that identifies how your education, training, experience, and skills correlate to the identified desirable qualifications for this position. Please include specific examples and limit your SOQ to one page in length with a font size no smaller than 11 pt.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
- Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to gain and maintain cooperative working relationships at all levels
- Ability to maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and occasionally work beyond scheduled work hours
- Ability to apply principles of policy formulation and statistical methods
- Experience solving accounting problems
- Very good analytical skills to interpret and clarify statewide fiscal policies and procedures
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgement, initiative, and creativity
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures, principles of finance, financial systems and financial organizations
- Experience using FI$Cal to perform reconciliations and prepare annual financial reports
- Ability to learn the state's budget system (Hyperion) and perform basic budget functions
- Ability to represent and negotiate on behalf of the state on various accounting issues
Benefits For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website .
Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:
- Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
- Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding
For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance's website here .
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Dianne Havens
(916) 323-4071
[email protected] Hiring Unit Contact:
Micki Moody
(916) 445-3434 ext: 2802
[email protected] Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Larissa Murphy
(916) 445-3368
[email protected] California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
