Accountant Trainee - Sacramento County, CA, United States - Department of Social Services

Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
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Sacramento County, CA, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

This is a 12-month limited term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.


The Accounting Disbursements Bureau is recruiting a motivated self-starter looking for a challenging, exciting, and friendly working environment with a variety of work assignments at either an Accountant Trainee or Accounting Officer, Specialist level in the Contract Payments Unit.

This position is Limited Term with the possibility of becoming permanent.

  • Accountant Trainee: The Accountant Trainee level will learn to perform various accounting duties including: identifying and resolving payment procedure problems; reviewing and analyzing Financial Information System for California
- (FI$Cal) financial reports; acting as a liaison to control agencies; and assisting with research to answer correspondence or to provide information requested by management. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the County Expense Claim Reporting Information System (CECRIS) and FI$Cal projects to meet daily operational needs.

  • Accounting Officer, Specialist: The AO-Spec is responsible for performing various accounting functions including: identifying and resolving payment procedure problems; reviewing and analyzing Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) financial reports; acting as a liaison to control agencies; and assisting with research to answer correspondence or to provide information requested by management. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the County Expense Claim Reporting Information System (CECRIS) and FI$Cal projects to meet daily operational needs.
- **Benefits**: The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.

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Telework / Remote Work Information:
This position has been designated as eligible for telework. The position may require in-person attendance when requested.

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • This work location is very convenient The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer's markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.
  • Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
  • ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details


Job Code #:


  • JC428653
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Position #(s):

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Working Title:


Contract Payments Unit Accountant Trainee

Classification:


  • ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
$4, $4,992.00 A

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Shall Consider:

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
- $4, $6,213.00 A


# of Positions:


  • 1
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Work Location:


  • Sacramento County
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Telework:


  • Hybrid
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Job Type:

  • 1
2 Month Limited Term - Full Time

  • Department Information
  • Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, aids and protects needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. CDSS employees are our most important resource in serving California's needy and vulnerable children and families.
  • The Accounting Disbursements Bureau is responsible for fulfilling the disbursement obligations of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) in accordance with the legal requirements of all programs administered by CDSS. The Bureau approves and processes all disbursements of payments in accordance with the Budget Act and other statutory authority for thirty Funds and approximately 400 appropriations, totaling more than $47 billion annually.
  • CDSS Culture
  • CDSS' goal is to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Department, that actively invites the contribution and participation of all people, and is representative of the varied identities and different perspectives in California. In our role as public administrators, our charge is to ensure that our programs and our workplaces provide all Californians the opportunity to thrive.
  • Special Requirements
  • If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide office transcripts at the time of hire.
  • Application Instructions
Final Filing Date: 5/3/2024

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Who May Apply
Applications will be
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