Job description

Department Information

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.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

The Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) serves as the Chief of the Fund Reporting Unit and plays a key role in overseeing all accounting activities within a complex financial system for departmental funds. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating a wide range of fiscal operations to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely reporting.

Core duties include managing monthly reconciliations between the department’s Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) records and the State Controller’s Office, posting journal entries, and researching and resolving any reconciling items. The role also leads the preparation of year-end financial statements, applies adjustments in line with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and compiles the department’s annual detailed fund balance reports.

The position works under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator II of the Fund Reporting Unit and offers the opportunity to contribute to the department’s financial integrity in a leadership capacity.

Final Filing Date: 6/2/2025

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-478378

Position #(s): 580-110-4549-024

Working Title: Fund Reporting Unit Chief

Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR) $6,963.00 - $8,650.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.

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