What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE position at State Lands Commission?
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Core business hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm.
- Sit, bend, stoop, or stand while working.
- Daily use of standard office equipment.
- Temperature controlled office with artificial light.
- Transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Appropriate business attire required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission’s mission and thrive.
Department Website: https://www.slc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
NOTE:
- Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted.
- Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit.
- Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered.
- Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package.
- Do not submit a second application by paper when applying electronically.
- SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as “SROA Letter” or “Surplus Letter” when applying electronically.
General Qualifications:
Ability to adhere to the general qualifications outlined in California Code of Regulations 2 CCR 172.
School Transcripts:
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: 5/14/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 required and must be included.
- Supplemental Application -
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) items 1-2 below must be submitted with application package. The SQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Completed SQ must be single-spaced, 12 pt. font, not exceed 2 pages, and responses MUST be numbered in the same order as the SQ items. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SQ and application packages received without the SQ may not be considered.
The SQ should address the following:
1. Describe your experience in accounts receivable.
2. Describe your experience working with others to complete a project or task. Please provide specific examples.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to execute assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Abilitiy to interact in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Austin Johnson
(916) 573-4728
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Allison Lyman
(916) 574-2494
eeo@slc.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.
Position Location
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100-South Sacramento, CA 95825
***FREE PARKING AND NEAR HWY 50 AND BUS ROUTES***
Exam Information
Applicants must have list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information about exams visit CalHR’s website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.
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.
