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Job Description and Duties Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of November 10, 2025. We look forward to meeting with you! Telework Information: This position is eligible for a 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. Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. CalPERS seeks an Associate Accounting Analyst (AAA) in the Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division, Pension Accounting Section. Under general supervision of the Financial Accountant II, Supervisor, the AAA independently performs the more complex and difficult professional accounting tasks, requiring knowledge of general and retirement accounting principles and practices. The AAA analyzes, reviews, resolves and reconciles accounting activity for the Judges’ I, and Legislatures’ Retirement Fund records maintained in the myCalPERS and PeopleSoft Financial System. How did you hear about this position? Tell us in this brief survey . You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions 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 questions below will not be considered. The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list 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 11 point. 1. 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. 2. 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 ~ Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Public Employee Retirement Law, and Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements ~ Intermediate to advanced Excel skills ~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 For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources 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 will not be considered.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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