Accountant Trainee (JC 376080) 6/30/23
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 376080 to locate the job posting and apply.
Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 06/30/2023. 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.
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged.
**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of three days in the office and two days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**
If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accountant Trainee in our Accounting department for our General Ledger Unit 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:
Under the close supervision of the Accounting Admin I, the incumbent performs monthly reconciliations of Fi$Cal reports to State Controller’s Office (SCO) records for special funds, posts SCO journal entries, assists with revenue projections, and prepares daily deposits and cash remittances to the State Treasurer’s Office. Prepares monthly Plan of Financial Adjustment (PFA) letters, management reports, and the annual state legal/budgetary basis financial statements. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to gain experience dealing with multiple special revenue funds working in a challenging team environment with upward mobility. See attached duty statements for further details.
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 would like to start 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 year-end, 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.
Please take a moment to fill out the State Water Resources Control Board's Recruitment Survey.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.