Accountant Trainee

3 days ago


Sacramento, California, United States Franchise Tax Board Full time
Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of the Administrator I, within the Accounts Payable Unit, the Accountant Trainee performs professional accounting work, such as researching, analyzing, monitoring, establishing and maintaining of accounts and financial records. In addition, the incumbent maintains working relationships with Franchise Tax Board (FTB) personnel, vendors, contractors, and state control agencies to facilitate the accounts payable process needed by internal management and other departments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Monitor and maintain financial records, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with FTB personnel, vendors, contractors, and state control agencies.
  • Facilitate the accounts payable process to meet internal management and departmental needs.
Working Conditions:

This position is eligible for remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework.

Special Requirements:
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATION, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD https://www.faxphone.com.


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