ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

State of California; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, is seeking a dependable Accounting professional to join the Revolving Fund Unit. Under close supervision, you will handle payroll and travel checks for DMV employees, coordinate the issuance and distribution of warrants and checks to various units, and monitor disbursements according to HRB instructions.

This role also maintains the signature list, ensures compliance with the State Administrative Manual, and updates the

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute payroll and travel checks for DMV employees.
• Coordinate issuance and distribution of warrants and checks to various units.
• Monitor the distribution of payroll warrants and salary advances to ensure correct disbursement.
• Maintain the signature list of individuals authorized to receive checks.
• Ensure compliance with the State Administrative Manual.
• Update the Outstanding Payroll Aging History Report.

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: 10/28/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

The Financial Services Branch is seeking a dependable, customer-oriented professional to join our Revolving Fund Unit. The incumbent works under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I of the Revolving fund Unit; receives and distributes payroll and travel checks for DMV employees; coordinates the issuance and distribution of warrants and checks to various units; monitors the distribution of payroll warrants and salary advances to ensure they are disbursed to and received at the correct destinations in accordance with instructions from HRB; coordinates the maintenance of the signature list of those individuals authorized to receive checks for distribution; ensures compliance with the State Administrative Manual; and updates and maintains the Outstanding Payroll Aging History Report.College transcripts require

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the \"EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING\" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

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
• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

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

Shall Consider:

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

$5,266.00 - $6,591.00A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday through Friday

Department Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

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

Hiring Unit Contact

Maribel Arroyo
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Office of Civil Rights and Resolution
[phone]

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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