ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Job Posting: Accounting Technician

State Lands Commission

JC-520511

• Accounting Technician

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

$3,758.00 - $4,851.00 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: 6/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

This is a 12-month limited-term position, it may be extended up to 24 months and/or become permanent.

Under close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Technician performs semi-professional Accounts Payable functions and maintains fiscal records for State Lands Commission. The position requires basic knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices, knowledge of financial record keeping, and knowledge of the Uniform Codes Manual (UCM) Receipt Codes section and the State Administrative Manual (SAM) section 8000-cash.

Note:

• Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 - 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual.
• New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable.
• If you would like to share how you learned about this job opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• This position is office-based.
• Primarily an indoor office setting located in Sacramento.
• Work environment is mostly inside an office with artificial light and forced air temperature control.
• Daily use of a personal computer, software programs, and a telephone at a workstation, for prolonged periods.
• Daily use of fax, copiers, and general office equipment.
• Bend, stoop, and stand while performing some tasks.
• Transport materials or objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• This work unit is subject to core business hours between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
• Professional office environment, appropriate business attire required.
• Vacation time off may be limited during the months of June-August for year-end closing deadline.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-520511

Position #(s):

340-506-1741-001

Working Title:

Accounting Technician

Classification:

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

$3,758.00 - $4,851.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

ASD Sacramento

Department Information

The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access.

We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission's mission and thrive.

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAStateLands

Instagram: www.instagram.com/castatelands

Special Requirements

Applying electronically for this Job control is preferred. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application in order to be processed and included in the applicant pool.

NOTE:

• Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, sex, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, disability information, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted.
• Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit.
• Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered.
• Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package.
• SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as "SROA Letter" or "Surplus Letter" when applying electronically.

School Transcripts

Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this classification must provide a copy of their official transcripts with their application package for the universities/colleges or high schools attended where the coursework or degree was received. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in removal from the exam list. Applicants providing copies of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service (Foreign Transcript Evaluation [CL635]) to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency.

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: 6/26/2026

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.

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

State Lands Commission

N/A

Attn: Human Resources

100 Howe Ave, Suite 100 - South

Sacramento, CA 95825

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Lands Commission

N/A

100 Howe Ave, Suite 100 - South

Sacramento, CA 95825

Deliver application packages to the Receptionist Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) between

08:00 AM - 05:00 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 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.
• Other -

Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) items 1-2 below must be submitted with application package. The SQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Completed SQ must be single-spaced, 12 pt. font, not exceed 2 pages, and responses MUST be numbered in the same order as the SQ items. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SQ and application packages received without the SQ may not be considered.

The SQ must address the following:

1. Describe your experience in accounts payable.

2. Describe your experience working with others to complete a project or task. Please provide specific examples.

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.

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:

• Possess professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with staff and the public.
• Familiarity with personal computer software - Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to work under tight time frames and pressure.
• Ability to accurately complete work and meet deadlines.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Exceptional organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Good judgment and tact.
• High degree of initiative, independence, flexibility, and originality in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with Fi$cal.
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with others.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:

Cassie Simsiman

(916) 574-0960

Cassie.Simsiman@slc.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:

Allison Lyman

(916) 574-2494

eeo@slc.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.

Position Location

100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100-South Sacramento, CA 95825

• FREE PARKING AND NEAR HWY 50 AND BUS ROUTES*

Exam Information

To be considered for this position, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, which requires you to complete the applicable exam on CalCareers or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information about getting a State job, please visit CalHR's website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.

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.