Accountant Trainee (JC-455472) 11/19/24

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=455472

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 11/19/24. 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, Division of Administration Services has an opening for two Accountant Trainees in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

As part of the Accounting Systems Team, the Accountant Trainee participates in the daily operation, maintenance, and modification of all the Water Board’s highly complex accounting systems. These systems include Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), Financial Management System (FMS), Daily Activity & Record Tracking (DARTS) Cost Recovery System, Bizflow Timesheet System, CalATERS Travel System, ACH/EFT/Credit Card Systems, and more.  The Accountant Trainee will order reports for these various systems, perform labor distribution processes, table maintenance, and interface files for Accounts Receivables & Customer Files.  Assist with allocation processes, and other critical month end close and year end close requirements.

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.