Accountant Trainee (Jc-424560) 4/15/24

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=424560

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 4/15/24. 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.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for two Accountant Trainees in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18 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 Administrator I, Supervisor the Accountant Trainee performs monthly appropriation, fund, plan of financial adjustment (PFA) and cash reconciliations, posts all related journal entries, posts year-end accruals, prepares Federal Financial Reports, and prepares legal basis financials for the less complex SRF Funds. Processes and posts various loan repayments and other cash receipts, processes federal cash draws and cash transfer letters.

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.

$4,187.00 - $4,992.00 per Month

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,187.00 - $4,992.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95814 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814