Entry-Level Public Sector Accountant | Hybrid

Employment Development Department (EDD); California (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department in Sacramento County, CA invites an Accountant Trainee to join as a permanent, full-time, hybrid role. You will perform entry-level professional accounting tasks to support claims processing and benefit payment controls.

The role emphasizes establishing and reconciling overpayments, assisting employers and claimants, and routine eligibility determinations within UI/DI programs. Strong accounting education and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Background: possess an accounting education to prepare you for entry-level professional program accounting work.
• Experience: demonstrated ability to apply accounting education and any relevant experience in a professional environment.
• Skills: strong analytical capabilities to review data and make routine monetary determinations.

Responsibilities

• Execute entry-level professional program accounting work supporting Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities, including fraud prevention and detection.
• Establish overpayments and maintain accurate employer and claimant accounts, ensuring UI Trust Fund integrity.
• Provide essential assistance to employers and claimants regarding their accounts and processes.
• Conduct routine monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments related to UI and DI programs.
• Analyze data from various databases to inform UI/DI program actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Accounting education

Job description

Employment Development Department in Sacramento County, CA invites an Accountant Trainee to join as a permanent, full-time, hybrid role. You will perform entry-level professional accounting tasks to support claims processing and benefit payment controls.

The role emphasizes establishing and reconciling overpayments, assisting employers and claimants, and routine eligibility determinations within UI/DI programs. Strong accounting education and analytical skills are essential.