ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Job Description and Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 Under close supervision of the Administrator I, in a training and learning capacity, the incumbent collects outstanding salary advances for temporary and separating employees, prepares coding for documents for issuing various Revolving Fund checks and cash State warrants. The incumbent in a training and learning capacity, performs accounting duties in the establishment and maintenance of financial records for agency activities and maintains working relationships with department personnel, other state departments, vendors and US Bank. Separation of Duties: The duties of this position include responsibilities covered by the State Administrative Manual (SAM) Section 7280. To ensure proper separation of duties, you may not be eligible for this position if a family member (domestic partners, children, husband, wife, brother, sister, or individuals living in the same household) works in the Accounting Section. Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2627-00164). Position may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929. 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: All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”. • Knowledge of travel rules and regulations, including State Administrative Manual (SAM), California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), Department of General Services (DGS), and Bargaining Unit contract rules • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong customer service skills with the ability to explain travel policies and provide clear direction • Ability to develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy • Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands • High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail • Experience with the Financial Information System for California • Experience with the California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System • Experience delivering training content or presenting information • Experience developing, reviewing, revising, maintaining, and updating various types of documentation and learning materials (e.g., job aids, desk aids, manuals, presentations, learning content, etc.) • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook • Experience with financial transactions, including researching, analyzing, and resolving financial issues • Ability to research, analyze data and source documents, and reach sound conclusions and take appropriate actions • Open to working overtime annually during the months of June through August