Accountant Trainee (JC-455068) 11/13/24

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search 455068 to locate the job posting and apply.

Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=455068

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 11/13/24. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accountant Trainee in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission; however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Duties:

Audit and process travel expense claims and supporting documentation by applying CalHR Regulations, Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU’s), Management Memo’s, and Water Board Policy. Review and process travel advances and post to FI$Cal, Revolving Fund, and receivable accounts general ledger. Liquidate travel advances when travel expense claims are received and prepare vouchers for replenishment of the Office Revolving Fund. Process travel expense claims using CalATERS and manual processes when needed. Audit, analyze, and prepare for credit card payment, purchase orders, service orders, training request forms, and other miscellaneous purchase documents. Assemble and proof claim schedules/vouchers for issuance of State Controller warrants. Courteously assist with answering routine inquiries regarding multi-funded expenditure allotments, invoice dispute notifications, payment penalties, purchase records, reverting appropriations, reportable payments, year-end accruals, and accounts from administrative staff, program staff, suppliers, and control agencies.

The Accounting Branch supports multiple funds, programs, State and Regional Water Boards as well as Drinking Water Offices throughout the State of California. This is a great opportunity for someone who is possibly interested in starting a state accounting career. The Water Board Accounting Branch provides a team environment with training and mentoring. The challenge and complexity of accounting for the many Water Board programs leads to great experience and upward mobility.

Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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

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Salary: $4,313.00 - $5,142.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.