ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Water Resources in Sacramento is seeking an Accountant Trainee to learn entry-level accounting tasks, focusing on cashiering and banking processes, including processing incoming payments.

Under supervision of the Accounting Administrator I, the role provides hybrid telework opportunities and a clear path for progression. Prior cashiering experience and strong attention to detail are desirable.

Qualifications

• Entry level accounting activities related to cashiering and banking for the Department.
• Some cashiering experience and basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Attention to detail and good attendance.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic knowledge of an automated accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level accounting activities related to cashiering and banking for the Department, including processing incoming payments and remittances.

Skills

Cashiering

Accounting principles

MS Office

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Automated accounting system

Job description

$4,442.00 - $5,296.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/10/2026

Under close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent will be in a learning capacity performing entry level accounting activities related to cashiering and banking activities for the Department, including but not limited to the processing of incoming payments and remittances.

Permanent Intermittent employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per calendar year.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

# of Positions:

1

Telework: Hybrid

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Department Information

Division of Fiscal Services, Governmental Accounting Branch, Cash Receipts Section, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

The ideal candidate will possess some cashiering experience and have basic knowledge and understanding of accounting principles. The candidate should have attention to detail, demonstrate good attendance, ability to follow directions, have strong customer service and organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and can utilize MS Office, and have basic knowledge of an automated accounting system.

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: 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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
[phone]
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Unofficial Transcripts and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50022293 and Job Control #530043 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications is a maximum two-page, Arial 12-point font, document that answers the following points:

• Describe your education, training and experience that qualifies you for this position.
• Describe any experience you have handling deposits or cashiering duties.
• Describe your experience using Excel.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.