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accountant trainee

3 months ago


Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time
Job Posting: Accountant Trainee Department of Transportation $4, $4,992.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 6/7/2024 Application Methods:

- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of an Accounting Administrator I, the incumbent is responsible for completing duties required for processing Statewide travel expenses and other employee claims, resolving travel payment issues and transaction errors, utilizing section databases, electronic spreadsheets, and electronic data upload processes to facilitate timely and accurate payments, and completing expenditure adjustments.

In addition, the incumbent serves in a back-up capacity for other travel related accounting functions.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accountant Trainee exam. For those who do not have current eligibility 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 check the classification title.

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Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC. If you have previously applied to this position, your previous application will be considered.

Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Most employees will work in workstations within shared cubicles. Working hours will be set between 6:30 AM. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times and fiscal year-end closing. Employees may be required to travel in-state, but travel is not very frequent.

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 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents Special Requirements
  • Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. If interested, please submit the following required documents:

  • State application (STD. 678)
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts

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 evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.