Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accountant Trainee in the Accounting Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission; however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Duties: Audit and process travel expense claims and supporting documentation by applying CalHR Regulations, Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU’s), Management Memo’s, and Water Board Policy. Review and process travel advances and post to FI$Cal, Revolving Fund, and receivable accounts general ledger. Liquidate travel advances when travel expense claims are received and prepare vouchers for replenishment of the Office Revolving Fund. Process travel expense claims using CalATERS and manual processes when needed. Audit, analyze, and prepare for credit card payment, purchase orders, service orders, training request forms, and other miscellaneous purchase documents. Assemble and proof claim schedules/vouchers for issuance of State Controller warrants. Courteously assist with answering routine inquiries regarding multi-funded expenditure allotments, invoice dispute notifications, payment penalties, purchase records, reverting appropriations, reportable payments, year-end accruals, and accounts from administrative staff, program staff, suppliers, and control agencies.

The Accounting Branch supports multiple funds, programs, State and Regional Water Boards as well as Drinking Water Offices throughout the State of California. This is a great opportunity for someone who is possibly interested in starting a state accounting career. The Water Board Accounting Branch provides a team environment with training and mentoring. The challenge and complexity of accounting for the many Water Board programs leads to great experience and upward mobility.

Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 24-600-XXX  in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission; however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

Must have Accountant Trainee list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:  CalCareers

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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:

• Knowledge and experience with travel reimbursement
• Knowledge and experience with accounts payable
• Knowledge and experience with purchase orders
• Knowledge and experience with processing payments for purchase orders
• Knowledge and experience with deposit preparation
• Knowledge and experience with CalATERS or other Travel Reimbursement Systems
• Knowledge and experience with governmental accounting principles, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge and experience with reconciliations
• Knowledge and experience with FI$Cal/Calstars and year-end close activities including accruals
• Above average knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including spreadsheet and database training/experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Other (Non FI$Cal/CalSTARS) Accounting Financial Systems
• Experience developing written procedures
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible in a complex environment with multiple priorities
• Maintain consistent and excellent attendance
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times

Benefits

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

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.

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.
• Other - To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission; however, please be aware, that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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