accountant trainee

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In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do

The State Water Resources Control Board's Division of Administration Services has an opening 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 various cash receipts documents for multiple fee, reimbursement, loan, and cost recovery programs from Regional and State Boards. Documents include reports of collections, deposit slips, invoice remittances, Administrative Civil Liabilities (ACL's), Notice of Intents (NOI's), Notice of Terminations (NOT's), and invoice cancellations and adjustments (Form X's). Ensure that all necessary documentation has been received for establishment of proper receipts accounts and records. Review, analyze, and reconcile; receivable accounts, accruals, general ledger accounts, deposit detail reports, collections summary reports, and exceptions reports. Determine the appropriate fund, program, revenue type, reimbursement type, general ledger, and revenue source code. Cashier and link deposits to receivable accounts as needed. Prepare posting documents for input into the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and various databases. Assist with processing payroll. Assist with the research of Uncleared Collections, Dishonored Checks and Unclaimed Property.

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 would like to start 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.

The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #(s):

XXX

Working Title:

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Classification:

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

$4, $5,296.00 A

New to 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

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

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Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 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.

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