Under close supervision of the Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accountant Trainee will perform professional accounting work, as a learner, in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records in the California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS) while receiving training in the Travel Service Unit (TSU).

This position is located at:

160 Promenade Circle,

Sacramento, CA 95834.

The incumbent works in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control. Daily access to and use of a personal computer and telephone is essential. Hybrid telework may be approved by the department.

Telework Information: This position is eligible for remote-centered hybrid telework up to three days per week; the other two days per week are in the Sacramento office for hands-on training and team meetings. The office has free parking and is close to restaurants and shopping. If you're motivated, analytical, detailed and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you.

To be considered for this Accountant Trainee job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3039

Please review the Classification Specifications to ensure possession of the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you are encouraged to upload and submit your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification in your application packet. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.

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