Accountant Trainee

7 days ago


Sacramento, California, United States Public Employees Retirement System Full time
Job Description and Duties

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Accountant Trainee to join our team at the Public Employees Retirement System. As an Accountant Trainee, you will be responsible for processing and approving investment-related expenses using PeopleSoft Financial System and the State Street Bank Cash Manager wire system.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and/or approve investment-related expenses using PeopleSoft Financial System and the State Street Bank Cash Manager wire system.
  • Serve as a liaison with FINO's Budget Section, Operations Support Services Division, and various program divisions to answer general process questions or specific payment inquiries with respect to investment-related expenses.
  • Analyze the Investment Expense Budget contracts and purchase orders for funding availability and completeness.
  • Prepare a daily wire log notifying the program areas of all payments.
  • Complete monthly general ledger expense reconciliations and the Commercial Loan Program reconciliations.
  • Provide payment information on investment-related expenses upon request.
  • Compile data and complete the monthly performance measures report.

Special Requirements:

  • 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 statements below will not be considered.
  • The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications", and each statement must be numbered and answered listing all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.
  • The SOQ must not exceed three pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12 point and address the following:
    • Your knowledge and experience if any, processing accounts payable; general ledger account reconciliation; purchase order/contract review and approvals. Please include the type of expenses, financial data, reports, and accounting systems used.
    • Describe a time when you became aware of a potential problem and resolved it before it became an issue.
    • On a scale from being the highest) rate your skillset with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PeopleSoft Financials (or other similar accounting software programs). Please describe your experience and/or give examples that support your rating.

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 selected, official transcripts will be required prior to job offer.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement plan and paid time off. For more information, please visit our website.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application package, including your resume, cover letter, and SOQ, to our website. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.


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