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California Department of Social Services · 2 days ago

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

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

The California Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving and supporting the people of California. They are seeking an Accountant Trainee who will assist with professional accounting duties and learn to manage financial data for various programs, preparing necessary reports and ensuring fiscal integrity.

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

Develop interpersonal skills through contact with program personnel and control agencies

Perform professional accounting duties of average difficulty by organizing, reviewing, and analyzing financial data for one or more programs to prepare Federal Financial Reports and federal estimated budget reports

Determine and manage necessary cash flow to support federal draw requests

Complete associated reconciliations

Advise management of forecasted expenditures relative to estimated grant awards

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingCash managementData analysisInterpersonal skills

Required

A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered 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). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete

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: 1/27/2026

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting