Accountant Trainee/Accounting Officer, Specialist (Accountant Trainee)

Job Description and Duties Accountant Trainee: This position learns to assist with professional accounting duties by organizing, reviewing, and analyzing financial data for one or more programs to prepare Federal Financial Reports and federal estimated budget reports. In a training capacity, the Accountant Trainee will learn to assist with determining and managing necessary cash flow to support federal draw requests; complete associated reconciliations; advise management of forecasted expenditures relative to estimated grant awards; and develop interpersonal skills through contact with program personnel and control agencies. Accounting Officer, Specialist: This position performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty by organizing, reviewing, and analyzing financial data for one or more programs to prepare Federal Financial Reports and federal estimated budget reports. This position determines and manages necessary cash flow to support federal draw requests; completes associated reconciliations; and advises management of forecasted expenditures relative to estimated grant awards. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must: be in 12 pt. Arial font; have 1” margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages; be in narrative form (no bullet points); and details your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your education and experience qualifies you for the position. Applicants are encouraged to provide unofficial transcripts. Only complete applications that include a SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Desirable Qualifications 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: • Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Knowledge of state accounting rules and regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.• An ability to work well under pressure while managing and completing multiple priorities.• Dependability.• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.