Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Accountant Trainee

Under the general 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.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accounting Officer (Specialist) or 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 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 in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

This is a reposting of JC-445084. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

• May be required to move large or cumbersome reports from one location to another. 
• Responsible for the movement of up to fifteen-pound boxes in loading and unloading a car/cart

This is an in-office position.  It is expected that this position will have regular and punctual attendance as the functions performed affect the daily operations of the Cashiering Services Section.  Flexible schedules may not be available based on business needs of the organization.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Accountant Trainee, please contact Shawn Guerrero at (279)234-2848 or email at  Shawn.guerrero@dot.ca.gov

Special Requirements

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

• Standard State application (STD) is required.  All hires are pending Human Resources 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.  Degree and/or School Transcripts is required.

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.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting controls 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 work independently to perform 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.
• The ability to express complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and logically, both orally and in writing, to management, supervisors, and employees.
• The ability to develop and maintain good working relations with groups and individuals.
• The ability to be flexible, persuasive, tactful and effective in imparting complex information and changing opinions in order to achieve desired results.

Benefits

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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-460959), PARF# 81-4-118 and title of the position (Accounting Officer (Specialist) or 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
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  • Degree and/or School Transcripts are required

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