City and County of San Francisco · 16 hours ago
Accountant Trainee Program - Summer 2026 - Multiple Departments (1649)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$89K/yr - $93K/yrThe City and County of San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city committed to enhancing the quality of life for its diverse population. They are seeking participants for the 1649 Accountant Trainee Program, which provides a strong foundation in governmental accounting through training and hands-on experience, preparing trainees for professional-level accounting positions.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Participate in structured job training experiences
Attend classroom-style workshops and complete online training programs related to citywide accounting functions during the training program
Perform a variety of work in the following fields:
Record and process a variety of accounting data into accounting systems
Analyze transactions to insure proper recordation
Prepare and maintain expenditures and budgetary control accounts
Prepare reports on status of such accounts
Maintain accounting records relative to payroll accounts, processes rate changes and payroll deductions
Distribute personnel service costs to appropriate accounts
Assist in the maintenance of accounting systems
Reconcile internal departmental records with Controller’s and other agency reports
Process and clear encumbrance documents and vendor payment documents, assists in external reporting projects/requirements as assigned
The incumbent must be able to communicate all phases of the Accounting Cycle to a variety of audiences clearly and effectively, and they will also perform related duties as assigned
Overtime may be required
Make formal presentations to City departments and the Steering Committee
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND eighteen (18) semester units or twenty-four (24) quarter units of coursework in Accounting
Only classes that are 3 units or more will be counted towards coursework requirement. One to two-unit accounting electives will NOT be considered qualifying coursework, and neither will adjacent coursework (e.g. finance, economics, math, QuickBooks/Excel courses)
Preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in various computer software programs, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Experience establishing, promoting and maintaining professional, cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences effectively
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Gerull
City CIO, Executive Director of the Department of Technology
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Thomas DiSanto
Chief Administrative Officer, SF Planning Department
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