Accountant Trainee
Job Description and Duties
We offer a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days in-office, consistent with the department's telework policy. 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.
Under close supervision of a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accountant Trainee, as a learner is responsible for audit, payment, and reconciliation of encumbrances and invoices in accordance with Government Codes, State Administrative Manual, Department procedures and the Prompt Payment Act. The incumbent researches and learns encumbrances and payment procedure problems and reviews and analyzes Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) financial reports.
Those interested in in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
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:
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
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=4054
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The position is located in:
Sacramento, CA
This office will be relocating in December 2025, to the renovated New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento, at 1416 9th Street.
The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle in an office setting that is air-conditioned with elevator access and natural and artificial lighting. Typical work requires prolonged use of a computer, calculator, and telephone, as well as interaction with co-workers. Travel may occasionally be required for meetings, training, etc. Partial telework is available as approved by the Department.