ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Position Details Job Code #: JC-520461 Position #(s): 413-192-4179-707 Working Title: Accountant Trainee Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A First time State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING SERVICES BRANCH FINANCIAL & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIVISION ACCOUNTING SERVICES BUREAU Department Website: Job Description And Duties RE-ADVERTISEMENT - This position is being re‑advertised. If you have already submitted an application, your application is on file and being considered. Do not re‑submit another application. Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced remote‑centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Accountant Trainee with experience in State accounting principles, methods, and procedures. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! Under the close supervision of an Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Accountant Trainee performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the processing and maintenance of billing and receipts activities within the Financial and Business Management Division – Accounting Services Bureau – Revenue Section – Accounts Receivable (ARU). The incumbent will assist with the review, analysis, and research of accounts and records as they relate to the accounts receivable process. The incumbent will assist as a Billing/Receipts Specialist, helping with the generation, posting, and reconciliation of the Department's billing and receipts transactions. The incumbent can occasionally rotate amongst the different areas in ARU for cross‑training, knowledge retention, and absence coverage purposes. Basic responsibilities include analyzing, researching, evaluating, and performing corrective actions or entries into several Accounts Receivable accounting systems (Oracle Financials, Expense Tracking System, and Accounting Financials) as well as FI$CAL. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( New to state service? Learn how to apply here. Please, take two minutes to check us out or provide your feedback. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview. Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below. Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications Application Process Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Required Application Package Documents 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting Application Addresses Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Classification & Consultation Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814 Drop‑off Application Packages can also be handled at the same address. Office hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr