Accounts Payable Staff

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

Job summary

State of California's Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks an Accountant Trainee in Sacramento for driving invoice payment processes and general payable duties within the General Accounting Branch. This permanent, full-time role supports the Accounts Payable Unit and requires coordination with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely payments.

Hybrid telework is available; the position emphasizes adherence to accounting principles, effective communication, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Accounts Payables experience required.
• Understanding of accounting principles and SAP knowledge.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoice payments, including vendor invoices, DWR purchases and activity.
• Monitor, research and analyze accounting transactions.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Payable Staff

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

$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: 9/15/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the Natural Resources (DWR) Headquarters in Sacramento. Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer/Accountant Trainee is responsible for invoice payment processing functions, including vendor invoices, DWR purchases and activity. Ensures timely submittal of payable invoice packages for a variety of disbursement requests. Monitor, research and analyze accounting transactions, and develop, maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

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)

Job Details

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Fiscal Services, General Accounting Branch/Payables Office, Accounts Payable Unit, 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.

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:

We are seeking candidates with Accounts Payables experience, knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, computer skills, and analytical/problem solving skills. Must have the ability to interpret policies and procedures, and to adhere to the laws written in the State Administrative Manual (SAM) and other governing references. Must be able to work cooperatively and possess a basic knowledge of accounting systems such as SAP.

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

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

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.