JC-494899 - Fund Reconciliation Specialist
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Financial Management Division (FMD), within the CDPH Administration Division, is responsible for the preparation, analysis and management of the Department’s budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.
FMD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across from the beautiful State Capitol Park and World Peace Rose Garden.
The California State service offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a state pension, and the opportunity to also participate in the state’s 401K/457 program.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), of the Funding Reporting Team, the Associate Accounting Analyst coordinates and prepares monthly appropriation reconciliations of various Governmental and Non-Governmental Funds for expenditures, revenue and reverted appropriations between the Department and the State Controller's Office (SCO) records. The incumbent is responsible for the review and analysis of reconciling items to determine the proper accounting action for adjustments and corrections to the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) or SCO records as well as posting all General Ledger entries for each of the assigned funds. The incumbent is also responsible for the preparation of the annual Year-End financial statements and Fund Balance Reports for their assigned funds.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Outstanding analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional follow-through and customer service skills
- Flexibility to adjust workload when necessary
- The ability to use sound judgement
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Knowledge of FI$Cal
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
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=494899
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.