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Accounting Officer/ Accountant Trainee

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer, Supervisor. The employee performs accounting duties of average difficulty, responsible for reviewing, coordinating, reconciling, and maintaining accountability of employee payroll/warrant distribution and resolution of specific employee payroll issues. Review operations and make recommendations for revision and documentation of existing desk procedures. Act as departmental resources to provide assistance to department employees, personnel and general inquiries concerning payroll distribution, salary advance garnishments and escheated warrant issues. Recognize and ensure that audit, internal control, and accounting related payroll procedures are being followed. Responsible for processing returned items received from bank.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-520283

Position #(s):

420-023-4546-XXX

Working Title

Accounting Officer/ Accountant Trainee

Classification

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

$4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8am to 5pm

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services Accounting Office, Revolving Fund Unit in Sacramento.

  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations
  • Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Benefits of working for the State of California:
  • Work-life balance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible paid leave options
  • Consistent wage increases
  • Pension retirement
  • Job stability
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Salary : $5,266 - $6,591

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