Accountant Trainee

Work Location

Sacramento County

Job Code #: JC-504502

Position #(s):

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Working Title:

Accountant Trainee

Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Salary: $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
State Accounting and Reporting Division

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The State Accounting and Reporting Division (SARD) of the California State Controller’s Office plays a crucial role in ensuring the transparency, accuracy, and efficiency of the state’s financial operations. As the backbone of California’s financial reporting, SARD is responsible for preparing and publishing essential financial statements, overseeing the state’s budgetary control, and providing vital fiscal information to policy decision-makers and the public.

Working in this division means contributing to the financial stability and integrity of the fifth-largest economy in the world with opportunities to engage in meaningful work, learn from seasoned experts, and grow your career in public finance.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well‑being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!

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Under close supervision provided by a Financial Accountant II, the Accountant Trainee utilizes knowledge of Government Codes, fiscal accounting rules and regulations contained in the State Administrative Manual, the Uniform Codes Manual, governmental accounting principles and procedures, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller's Office (SCO) or as required by law. The incumbent, operating at the entry and trainee level, performs professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records of the State’s Central Control Accounting System, the SCO Fiscal System (Legacy) and/or the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) while receiving training and develops interpersonal skills by contact with internal and external business partners.

• Read, review, and interpret less complex law and legislation and prepare the necessary accounting transactions to implement the provisions.
• Prepare, analyze and process less complex accounting requests and determine proper accounting treatment, legality, sufficiency of cash and appropriation availability. Perform the operational accounting functions of the central fiscal control system and FI$Cal utilized by the State Controller’s Office.
• Ensure that documents and/or accounting transactions are prepared with proper account coding and in accordance with existing codes, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Research and respond to Department of Finance and state agencies regarding journal entry postings.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external business partners to resolve posting errors and non‑sufficient funds in a timely manner and provide follow‑up when needed.
• Perform analyses of accounting transactions for compliance with fiscal accounting rules and regulations contained in the State Administrative Manual, the Uniform Codes Manual, governmental accounting principles, and procedures prescribed by the SCO. Update, review, and verify historical accounting data.
• Prepare reconciliations and provide solutions to resolve any differences identified. Prepare detailed accounting reports and presentation materials for…