Accounting Associate Jobs in California
Accounting Associate jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where employers like Deloitte, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large finance and accounting teams. The most in-demand specialties across California listings include accounts payable and receivable, general ledger reconciliation, and tax compliance support. Openings exist at every level, from entry-level bookkeeping support to senior associates stepping toward CPA candidacy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Posting: Lead Accounting Analyst
State Compensation Insurance Fund
ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026
Job Description and Duties
Treasury Department has an opening for an Accounting Administrative Analyst (Accounting Systems) classification. Under general guidance of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent will perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty to the following:
- Performs the more critical and complex analytical [Banking] System duties to facilitate efficiency
- Review and analyze the monthly disbursement bank account reconciliations to identify and resolve account variances.
- Participating related Banking projects
- Monitor check stock usage and check forgery items and analyzing
- Review and analyze payee positive pay items submitted by US Bank
- Analyze and ensure timely filing of the Unclaimed Property Accounts to multiple States according to compliance and regulation.
- Propose policies, procedures and guidelines for the unit to reflect current rules and regulations.
- Serve as primary liaison with internal & external auditors, MAR group, and consultants as needed.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 state application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include full duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.
Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.
Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.
Position Details
Department Information
State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.
Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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: 9/30/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Provide a narrative discussion of your relevant education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed above
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures; governmental accounting and budgeting; the uniform accounting system and financial organization and procedures of the State of California and related laws, rules, and regulations; principles of business management, including office methods and procedures; principles of public finance; business law.
- Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures; analyze data and draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; prepare clear, complete, and concise reports; make sound decisions and recommendations in regard to the professional accounting problems in maintaining control of a departmental budget; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work; and speak and write effectively.
- Able to align resources, systems and structures to support the vision and goals of the department and State Fund
- Experience preferred with banking operation and unclaimed property
Benefits
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.
Tahir Jones
(800) 499-8668
Tahir Jones
(916) 924-6880
tkjones@scif.com
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:Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668
Acknowledgement
By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:
- California State benefits
- Duty statement/Job Description
- Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Posting: Lead Accounting Analyst
State Compensation Insurance Fund
ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026
Job Description and Duties
Treasury Department has an opening for an Accounting Administrative Analyst (Accounting Systems) classification. Under general guidance of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent will perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty to the following:
- Performs the more critical and complex analytical [Banking] System duties to facilitate efficiency
- Review and analyze the monthly disbursement bank account reconciliations to identify and resolve account variances.
- Participating related Banking projects
- Monitor check stock usage and check forgery items and analyzing
- Review and analyze payee positive pay items submitted by US Bank
- Analyze and ensure timely filing of the Unclaimed Property Accounts to multiple States according to compliance and regulation.
- Propose policies, procedures and guidelines for the unit to reflect current rules and regulations.
- Serve as primary liaison with internal & external auditors, MAR group, and consultants as needed.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 state application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include full duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.
Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.
Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.
Position Details
Department Information
State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.
Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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: 9/30/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Provide a narrative discussion of your relevant education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed above
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures; governmental accounting and budgeting; the uniform accounting system and financial organization and procedures of the State of California and related laws, rules, and regulations; principles of business management, including office methods and procedures; principles of public finance; business law.
- Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures; analyze data and draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; prepare clear, complete, and concise reports; make sound decisions and recommendations in regard to the professional accounting problems in maintaining control of a departmental budget; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work; and speak and write effectively.
- Able to align resources, systems and structures to support the vision and goals of the department and State Fund
- Experience preferred with banking operation and unclaimed property
Benefits
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.
Tahir Jones
(800) 499-8668
Tahir Jones
(916) 924-6880
tkjones@scif.com
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:Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668
Acknowledgement
By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:
- California State benefits
- Duty statement/Job Description
- Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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The qualifications that appear most often in accounting associate jobs across California.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP
- Working knowledge of GAAP and standard financial reporting practices
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger functions
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling
- Effective written and verbal communication for cross-functional team collaboration
Accounting Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an accounting associate in California?
Most California employers require at least an associate degree in accounting or a related field, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly standard for competitive openings. While the accounting associate role itself does not require a state-issued license, candidates pursuing advancement should plan toward CPA licensure through the California Board of Accountancy, which requires completing accredited coursework and passing the Uniform CPA Examination.
Which companies hire accounting associates in California?
Employers hiring accounting associates in California right now include ZERO IMPACT ENERGY, Andersen, and Hyundai Capital America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and large public-sector agencies means consistent demand across both private and government accounting roles.
Which California cities have the most accounting associate jobs?
Los Angeles, Irvine, and Sacramento County have the most accounting associate openings in California. The distribution reflects the scale of corporate finance operations in Los Angeles and the Bay Area's dense concentration of technology and financial services firms, which collectively generate a large share of the state's accounting support roles.
Are there remote accounting associate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many fields, since accounting associate work is largely desk-based and document-driven. About 50% of accounting associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed teams. Accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks tend to be the functions most commonly offered remotely.
How can I get hired as an accounting associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to junior bookkeeping or accounts payable clerk roles, which California employers regularly post as stepping stones into accounting associate positions. Large California employers including county government agencies, UC system campuses, and regional healthcare networks run structured internship and new-grad programs worth targeting. Earning a QuickBooks certification or completing coursework through a California Community College accounting program gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to accounting associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to accounting associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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