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California Department of Social Services · 1 day ago

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$4,442/mo - $5,296/mo

The California Department of Social Services is committed to serving and supporting Californians in need. They are seeking an Accountant Trainee to assist with professional accounting duties, including organizing and analyzing financial data and preparing federal financial reports.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Learn to assist with professional accounting duties by organizing, reviewing, and analyzing financial data for one or more programs to prepare Federal Financial Reports and federal estimated budget reports

Learn to assist with determining and managing necessary cash flow to support federal draw requests; complete associated reconciliations; advise management of forecasted expenditures relative to estimated grant awards; and develop interpersonal skills through contact with program personnel and control agencies

Qualification

Federal Financial ReportingFinancial Data AnalysisCash Flow ManagementAccounting PrinciplesInterpersonal Skills

Required

A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position

Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position

The SOQ must: be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1” margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages; be in narrative form (no bullet points); and detail your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification

If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Final Filing Date: 1/25/2026

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)