Job Description and Duties
Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Under the general supervision of a Financial Accountant II or Financial Accountant III, in a learning capacity, the incumbent will perform professional accounting and analytical duties necessary to publish the State of California’s financial statements and prepare various financial reports published by the State Controller’s Office (SCO). The incumbent will work as part of a team to analyze, interpret, reconcile, and consolidate financial reports submitted by state agencies to prepare financial publications issued by SCO. The incumbent will apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), procedures, and practices; governmental accounting procedures; the laws of the State of California; and the fiscal accounting rules and regulations contained within the State Administrative Manual. The incumbent, operating as a trainee, with a progression of independence over time, learns and performs the full range of duties.
Job Code #: JC-422199
Position #(s): 051-420-4179-XXX
Working Title: Accountant Trainee
Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
Salary: $4,187.00 - $4,992.00
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: State Accounting and Reporting Division
Department Information
Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about? Looking for work in an inviting work environment? If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination Constitutional employer within the State of California. To learn more about the SCO, visit: https://www.sco.ca.gov/index.html.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 3/26/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
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.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
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:
- Ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Initiative, tact, and diplomacy.
- Exceptional work ethic.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sarah Eaton
(916) 252-6093 ext:
seaton@sco.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.
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.
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