ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427976

Position #(s):

051-420-4179-167

Working Title

Accountant Trainee

Classification

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

$4,187.00 - $4,992.00

# of Positions:

1

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 .

To ensure your application package is received, candidates are encouraged to submit their application package online.

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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 including, but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.

For more information, view JOB #1932 at the following link: http://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_about_jobs.html .

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: 5/2/2024

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.

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 Controller's Office

Attn: Human Resources - AM

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office

Human Resources - AM

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

: Applications must be received in HR, postmarked or submitted online by the final filing date.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.Degree and/or School Transcripts

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.

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.