Job Description
Job Description and Duties
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Please scroll down to special requirements to see details.
Anticipated Interview Dates: In person interviews are anticipated to be held the week of October 06, 2025.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
CalPERS seeks an Associate Accounting Analyst (AAA) in the Financial Reporting
and Accounting Services Division, Pension Accounting Section.
Under the general supervision of the Financial Accountant II, the incumbent
independently perform complex analysis on the Public Employees’ Retirement
Fund (PERF) contributions, expenses, and reserves including member record general ledger
financial transactions. Participate in fiscal and/or system projects that have a high level of
complexity and significantly impact division-wide operations. Analyze and evaluates
best practices in Pension Accounting. Resolves complex accounting and
automated system issues. Responsible for analyzing new accounting requirements
and develops new financial transactions in the PeopleSoft Financial Accounting
System and my|CalPERS.
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Working Conditions
- This position is designated as office-centered and works primarily onsite at the Sacramento, CA - Headquarters at least three weekdays.
- May be required to sit for extended periods of time.
- May be required to travel between buildings.
- Low-wall, cubicle environment
- Must be able to work Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific statements below will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”, and each statement must be numbered and answered listing all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.
The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than Arial 11 point and address the following:
- Describe your knowledge and experience analyzing, researching, reconciling, and reporting
general ledger and fund financial data. Please include the type of financial data, timing of
reconciliations and reports, and accounting systems used. Please include any knowledge and
experience of risk pooling.
- Describe your strengths that would make you the best candidate for this position.
Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .
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:
- Strong accounting and analytical skills
- Perform well under pressure all while working in a fast paced and multitasking environment
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Public Employee Retirement Law, State Administrative
Manual and Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are highly desirable
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Benefits
CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Flexible Work Hours
- Onsite childcare facility
- Onsite fitness center
- Onsite café and nearby restaurants
- Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
- Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional Information
Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
CalPERS Disclosure Requirements If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific SOQ prompts will not be considered.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,