ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

This position is eligible for telework up to three (3) days a week, in accordance with DGS’s Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office a minimum of (2) days a week.
The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Under close supervision of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) in the Receivable/Disbursement Section, the Accountant Trainee performs, in a learning capacity, accounting duties and provides financial services to assigned DGS program offices and Contracted Fiscal Service (CFS) client agencies.
The Accountant Trainee performs all tasks in accordance with Office of Fiscal Services guidelines, Governor's Budget, Department of Finance rules and regulations, State Controller's Office policies, California Department of Human Resources policies, State Administrative Manual, and state and federal laws.
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ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-403962 Position #(s): 306-243-4179-029 Working Title: Accountant Trainee Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE $4,065.
00 - $4,847.
00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Yolo County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: Flex 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Work Week: Monday - Friday Department Information The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission.
That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers.
" DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.
Special Requirements Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency.
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Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/4/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of General Services Attn: Recruitment & Exam Services Unit P.
O.
Box 989052 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of General Services Recruitment & Exam Services Unit Office of Human Resources 707 3rd Street, Lobby West Sacramento, CA 95605 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
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 Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include: Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance Paid Holidays and leave Defined benefit retirement program Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457) Commute Program Employee Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees! Reporting Location Office of Fiscal Services Contracted Fiscal Services 707 3rd Street, 10th Floor West Sacramento, CA 95605 Please specify RPA #25454-OFS and JC #403962 on your state application.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.