What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE position at State Water Resources Control Board?
Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.
**Currently, this position operates under a hybrid telework plan of two days in the office and three days of telework. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.**
If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Accountant Trainee in our Accounting department for our General Ledger Unit The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
To be considered for this position, applicant must provide a COPY of unofficial transcripts and degree (if applicable) at the same time of application submission, however, please be aware that OFFICIAL transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.
Duties:
As part of the Accounting General Ledger Team, the Accountant Trainee performs daily, weekly, and monthly reconciling and maintenance of the Water Board’s complex appropriations. These reconciliations are prepared using reports from the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), the State Controller’s Office (SCO), State Treasurers Office (STO), and Department of General Services (DGS). The incumbent posts and reclassifies SCO journal entries for special funds, assists cash management, and revenue projections. Prepares monthly Plan of Financial Adjustment (PFA) letters, special fund reconciliations, and quarterly management reports. During Year-End, the incumbent will process various accrual entries, and prepare legal/budgetary basis financial statements to be submitted to the State Controller’s Office to be used for the creation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
See attached duty statements for further details.
The Accounting Branch supports multiple funds, programs, State and Regional Water Boards as well as Drinking Water Offices throughout the State of California. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to start a state accounting career. The Water Board Accounting Branch provides a team environment with training and mentoring. The challenge and complexity of accounting for the many Water Board programs leads to great experience and upward mobility.
Overtime during peak periods, such as yearend, may be required.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.
In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.
Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.