Accountant Trainee

Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) in an extremely fast paced environment, this position is responsible for responding to Cashiering customer service counter and hotline, processing and disbursing checks/warrants, coordinating employee transit subsidy activities, assist with maintaining the Disposition of Payroll Warrants inbox, researching returned or undeliverable warrants/checks and act as liaison between Cashiering and other Departmental programs. Please refer to the duty statement for complete responsibilities of this position Desired Qualifications: Able to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities , flexible work hours, strong analytical skills, reliable, team oriented, excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills.

PARF# 81-6-033 / JC-486752 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accountant Trainee exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

• State application (Form 678)
  

• Degree and/or School Transcripts
  

Standard State application (STD) is required. Pending personnel approval. Applicants must clearly indicate their basis of eligibility and in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s)” section of their application. Screening criteria will be established and most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and auditing practices and the ability to apply them in a governmental accounting atmosphere. Knowledge of internal control and practices. The ability to analyze transactions for propriety and accuracy. The ability to communicate effectively. The ability to analyze routine to complex accounting and other information and draw sound conclusions and decisions to ensure proper accounting transactions. The ability to acquire knowledge of the current accounting system and interpret the related reports and procedures in mandatory The ability to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities; including identifying problems, researching and analyzing data, drawing sound conclusions, and developing an effective course of action including alternatives upon which to base valid decisions. Express complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and logically, both orally and in writing, to management, supervisors and employees. Develop and maintain good working relations with groups and individuals during the course of one’s work. Be flexible, persuasive, tactful and effective in imparting complex information and changing opinions in order to achieve desired results.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-486752), PARF# 81-6-033 and title of the position (Accountant Trainee) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts