Associate Accounting Analyst

To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account to JC- 504448 by the application deadline (FFD) of 1/23/2026.

We are excited to announce that, effective January 1, 2026, the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) will be renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA).
 

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this position. The SOQ must conform to the instructions on the job control, or your application may be disqualified

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid telework schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! Please note: this position is not located within a prison facility.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive: 

• At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• CalPERS retirement benefits

Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!

The Associate Accounting Analyst (AAA) coordinates, prepares, reconciles, and analyzes various functions of the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority's (CALCTRA's) Fiscal Accounting Services division in accordance with the policies and procedures of the State of California.

Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 504448 by the application's final filing date of 1/23/2026

Steps to Apply - 

1. Create a CalCareers account -  www.calcareers.ca.gov 
2. Create a state application template - be detailed! 
3. Apply for the job! (Apply before the application deadline) 
4. Apply for the exam (You can apply first, then take the exam!) 

Desirable Qualifications

These are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
 

• Persons appointed to this position are expected to have and maintain sufficient interpersonal skills to work in a team environment
• Work well under pressure and within stringent timelines
• Be multi-task oriented and dependable
• Maintain good attendance, be able to work overtime, and be able to travel occasionally
• Be well organized, and self-directed and be able to take initiative and work independently when necessary
• Be able to exercise good judgment and be able to maintain confidentiality
• Be able to work with and around incarcerated individuals
• Cost Accounting Experience
• Customer Service work Experience
• Report Running; include specific experience with SAGE, Pivot Table, V-Lookup, SUMIF if applicable
• Reconciling Work Experience
• Government (Federal, state, local) Accounting Work Experience
• Analyzing Financial Data Work Experience
• College AA/Degree w/ Emphasis in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Math

Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00 am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512   Passcode: CALCTRA