Travel Trainee

Job Description and Duties

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Please scroll down to special requirements to see details.

This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re-apply.

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of February 09, 2026.

Telework Information: This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Are you organized with great attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential? Do you enjoy customer service? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then you’ve found a position you’d be interested in exploring further!

The Accounting Trainee's duties include but are not limited to processing and reimbursing administrative revolving fund account advances and payments, payment, recording, reporting, and reconciliation of travel, training, salary, and miscellaneous expenses, accounts receivables, and payroll, audit relocation and travel expense claims and other requests for reimbursement from employees, board members, and retirees.

Requested Education Documents : Please include a copy of your transcript(s) (preferably official) and/or college degree that demonstrates your ability to meet the minimum education requirements.

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Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in the office Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Must be able to work in a low wall, cubicle environment with bright natural and fluorescent light.
• Position is not eligible for telework.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12 point and address the following:

1. Describe your education and experience that qualify you for this position. Please include any experience with processing administrative revolving fund requests, travel expense claims, reimbursement claim schedules, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

2. Describe three of your strengths that you feel make you the best candidate for this position.

3. Describe a time in your professional or educational experience when you became aware of a potential problem and resolved it before it became an issue.

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .

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:

• Experience processing Payroll, Administrative Revolving Fund requests, Travel Expense Claims, Reimbursement Claim Schedules, Accounts Receivables, or Accounts Payable
• Customer service experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and PeopleSoft Financials software knowledge and experience
• Great work ethic with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Governmental accounting experience

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without the SOQ or with an SOQ not properly formatted will not be considered.