Accountant Trainee

Job Description and Duties

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Under the close supervision of the Supervisor I, the Accountant Trainee is responsible for the preparation, review, reconciliation and analyzing of all types of accounts and records of financial transactions pertaining to the Office Revolving Fund and travel activities. Incumbent will process Travel Expense Claims (TECs), validate and schedule payments in Fi$Cal, maintain invoice files and logs and act as a liaison between accounting and program staff. Incumbent will independently identify correct funding information charged for each travel claim/invoice utilizing the appropriate Chart of Accounts (COA) codes. May also receive direction from the Associate Accounting Analyst (team lead).

As a member of the Fiscal, Audits, and Business Services Branch, the Accountant Trainee contributes and participates in positive team-building efforts and customer relations through quality services; uses resources effectively in meeting and exceeding customer quality service expectations, delivering services that are innovative and sensitive to customer needs. In a team environment, responds dynamically to service responsibilities and work cooperatively with staff by providing coverage in the absence of other team members. Abides by work rules, accepts constructive criticism, and maintains cordial, effective professional working relationships with all those contacted during work.

You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions

The incumbent will work in a high-rise building, under artificial lighting, and sit for moderate periods of time. The incumbent will be required to move and lift equipment up to 25 pounds, stand for up to eight hours facilitating projects, meetings, task forces, and travel throughout the State. NOTE:

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1st, 2026, it is anticipated this position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position. Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave. Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Critical Job Competencies

Communication (oral, written, organizational, non-verbal)

- Make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; inform, persuade, and build consensus; know the audience; facilitate open exchange of ideas/opinions; select and use appropriate communication approach; actively listen. Transparency

- Build a community of shared values that supports and ensures the fair exchange of information up, down, and across the organization. Self-motivation (Optimism, Sustained Commitment, Perseverance, Patience)

- Demonstrate a bias toward optimism and maintain sense of humor; retain stamina and bounce back from setbacks; view mistakes as opportunities for growth/positive learning experiences. Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Awareness

- Demonstrate recognition of and compassion for the various psychological and emotional needs of people; express feelings clearly and directly; balance feelings with reason, logic, and reality. Decisiveness

- Make decisions in a decisive and timely manner; willingly share decision-making with direct reports; accept accountability for decisions; perceive impact and implications of decisions. Ethics/Integrity

- Create a culture of trusting relationships; tell it straight—open and honest even about the bad news; admit mistakes—not an admission of weakness but as having integrity and being trustworthy; walk the talk—walking example of the vision and values of the organization through own authenticity. Conflict Resolution

- Turn conflict into an opportunity for success; apply alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to specific situations. Technical Credibility

- Understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, policies, and regulations related to specialized expertise; integrate technology into the work to improve program effectiveness. Problem-Solving

- Persevere in the face of obstacles such as diminishing financial resources; there is more than one way to get to the destination; anticipate problems and encourage a culture of proactive problem-solving. Customer Service Orientation

- Balance interests of a variety of clients, internal and external; readily adjust priorities in response to changing client needs. Flexibility/Adaptability

- Readily integrate changes midstream into work processes and outputs; demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology; shift gears comfortably. Partnering/Networking

- Develop networks and build alliances; participate in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives; keep administrative branches informed of program priorities, needs, and issues to effect responsive service. Teamwork

- Facilitate and maintain cooperative working relationships; work toward the accomplishment of group goals; value and encourage the input and expertise of others; foster commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust. 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 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 required and must be included.