Accounts Payable Trainee

Accounts Payable Trainee – California Lottery

California Lottery (California State Lottery) seeks toייַט fill the exciting role of an Accounts Payable Trainee. If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team.

People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we:

• Have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in.
• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team.
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation.
• Recognize individual and team contributions.
• Support the importance of work‑life balance.
• Invest in the professional development of our team members.
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint.
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The California Lottery is a multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator and does not accept taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety‑five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes, and retailer compensation.

In fiscal year 2023‑24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of ogon fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and Super Lotto Plus, and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

The Accounting Operations section is recruiting for a motivated self‑starter seeking a challenging, exciting, and friendly working environment with a variety of work assignments at the Accountant Trainee level within the Accounts Payable Unit. As a learner, the Accountant Trainee is responsible for reviewing gede auditing and processing invoice payments for purchases made by the Lottery. Preparing and assembling Office Revolving Fund claim schedules.

Preparing, processing, and posting monthly, quarterlyარზე year‑end accruals and reconciliations for inclusion in the financial statements.

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This position requires a current Accountant Trainee exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired,  to gain list eligibility.

The position is headquartered at the Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento. This position is eligible for telework; however, it is required to work in office 2‑3 days a week based on operational need. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing  California.

A hybrid telework and in‑office schedule is available; however, in‑office workload is dependent upon business needs.

• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other software/technology.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple priorities.
• Experience and/or knowledge of full accrual accounting.

* Important Note:

A Statement of Qualifications is required to submit with your application package in order to be considered.

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Associate

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Government Administration

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Medical insurance, Pension plan, Vision insurance, 401(k).

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