Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Would you like to use your accounting education in a meaningful way? Great news! We are seeking professionals who can apply their accounting education and experience to join our team as an Accounting Officer Specialist!

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional program accounting work of average complexity related to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Disability Insurance (DI) programs, and provides primary support for the UI Workers' Compensation Lien and Child Support Intercept programs.

As part of the Benefit Accounting Section, the incumbent will perform a variety of accounting duties to prepare financial reports; perform accounting adjustments; reconcile bank accounts, benefit payments, and overpayment accounts; Identify, document and make recommendations on system and procedural problems; prepare and update procedures and maintain records and statistical reports; train and mentor staff, and review staff work; assist on special projects for the Section and participate on teams and groups.  The incumbent will utilize databases, spreadsheets, and benefit accounting reports to analyze information obtained from Federal, State, and Departmental sources and take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the UI and DI Trust Funds.

The incumbent needs to be flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational workload priorities.

Work will be conducted at EDD office located in Rancho Cordova
Free Parking.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Please refer to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) at and circle or highlight the required courses before uploading your transcripts.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Accounting Officer (Specialist) Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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: 6/20/2025

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 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:

Employment Development Department

Mail In Address

Attn: Job Control # 481014

Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54

PO Box 826880

Sacramento , CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Employment Development Department

Drop Off Address

Attn: Job Control # 481014

EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)

722 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Sky Adams
(916) 464-2283
Sky.Adams@edd.ca.gov

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:
EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov

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.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

The SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualifications", must be typed and not more than two pages in length and must include a header with the applicant's name, email, and phone number. Each response must be numbered, have its own paragraph and address the following:

1. Describe a specific situation where you went above and beyond to meet a customer's needs. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and how did your approach demonstrate a customer-first mindset? What was the outcome, and what did you learn?
2. Describe a time when you encountered a conflict in the workplace. How did you approach the situation, and what did you learn from the experience? What strategies did you use to handle the conflict constructively, and how have you applied those lessons since?

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs