ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Position Details Working Title: Federal Reporting Accountant Trainee Job Code #: JC-504606 Position #(s): 800-623-4179-744 Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE Salary Range: $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A Shall Consider: ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) Swap Salary Range: $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Social Services serves, protects, and supports individuals in California requiring assistance. The Accounting and Reporting Bureau ensures fiscal integrity by maintaining financial records, reconciling transactions, and providing accurate reporting to federal and state agencies. Key guiding principles include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging. Job Description And Duties We are seeking a motivated self‑starter for the Federal Reporting Unit at the Accountant Trainee/Accounting Officer, Specialist level. Prospective candidates will receive a training program that includes: Accountant Trainee: Assist in preparing Federal Financial Reports and estimated budget reports. Manage cash flow for federal draw requests, complete reconciliations, and advise on forecasted expenditures. Develop interpersonal skills through collaboration with program staff and control agencies. Accounting Officer, Specialist: Perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty, including data organization, review, and analysis for multiple programs. Determine and manage cash flow for federal draw requests, complete reconciliations, and advise management of forecasted expenditures relative to grant awards. Special Requirements Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire along with the application. The SOQ must be in 12‑pt Arial, have 1” margins, be no longer than two pages, and be written in narrative form (no bullet points). Unofficial transcripts are encouraged. Employment history must be complete; resumes do not replace it. Application Instructions Submit the Standard State Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents electronically at CalCareer or via mailing address listed below. Final Filing Date: 1/25/2026 Eligible applicants: current classification employees, lateral transfers, reinstatements, SROA and Surplus candidates, or other eligible individuals in California. Mailing Address for Application Packages: Department of Social Services, California Department of Social Services, Attn: Classification & Pay Unit, P. O. Box 944243 – MS 8‑15‑58, Sacramento, CA 94244‑2430 Drop‑off Location: Department of Social Services, California Department of Social Services, Classification & Pay Unit, 744 P Street, MS 8‑15‑58, Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercise of family care rights, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. Applicants should note that California is committed to a drug‑free workplace. Observable evidence of illicit drug use will result in disqualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr