Accountant Trainee
To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 484224 by the application deadline of 7/19/2025.
Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.
When joining state service in a full-time position, in the first 12 months you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays; be eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits for you AND your family, and earn CalPERS retirement!
Under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), Inventory Management Unit, the incumbent performs beginner-level analytical functions for the Inventory Management Unit.
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 484224 by the application deadline of 7/19/2025
Steps to Apply -
- Create a CalCareers account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Create a state application - be DETAILED. Include tools used, platforms, past responsibilities, etc.
- Apply for the job (apply before the application deadline) - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=484224
- Apply for the exam - Apply for the job first, then take the exam at a later date!
You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the Accountant Trainee exam located at the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4054
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must be certified through the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). To take the Accountant Trainee exam, please click the link here
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4059
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
- Financial Accounting Work Experience
- Customer Service Experience
- Cost/Manufacturing Accounting Work Experience
- Financial Audit Work Experience
- Excel Work Experience
- Analyzing Financial Data Work Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business with Accounting
Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00 am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs
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