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ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Public Employees Retirement System
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of June 08, 2026. 

Are you organized with great attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential? Do you enjoy customer service? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then you’ve found a position you’d be interested in exploring further!

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division is seeking an Accounting Trainee to provide professional accounting duties to support the Travel Unit.

The Accounting Trainee's duties include but are not limited to:

  • Processing and reimbursing administrative revolving fund account advances and payments 
  • Payment, recording, reporting, and reconciliation of travel, training, salary, and miscellaneous expenses, accounts receivables, and payroll 
  • Audit relocation and travel expense claims and other requests for reimbursement from employees, board members, and retirees
Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

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

  • This position is designated as office-centered and works primarily onsite at the Sacramento, CA - Headquarters at least three weekdays. 
  • Must be able to work in the office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Must be able to work in a low-wall cubicle environment with bright natural and fluorescent light.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517563
Position #(s):
275-210-4179-724
Working Title:
Travel Trainee
Classification:
ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
$4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website!

To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this YouTube video.
Statement of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.

The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must address the following:
  1. Describe your education and experience you feel qualifies you for this position. Please include any experience with processing administrative revolving fund requests, travel expense claims, reimbursement claim schedules, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. 
  2. Describe three of your personality traits you feel will benefit us makes you the best candidate for this position. 
  3. Describe a time when you became aware of a potential problem and resolved it before it became an issue. 
Minimum Qualifications
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.

Career Services & Outreach
Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation? The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach (CSO) team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

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