Job Posting: Accountant Trainee, will Consider Accounting Officer Specialist
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Accounting Officer (Specialist)
Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator I, the incumbent is responsible for the audit, payment, and reconciliation of service contracts in accordance with Government Codes, State Administrative Manual, Department procedures and the Prompt Payment Act. The incumbent is also responsible for other types of payment such as cooperative agreements, legal, training, miscellaneous invoices, and advances. The incumbent is responsible for researching and taking corrective action for various types of accounting entries as a result of errors. Applicant must have an effective oral and written communication skills, be able to take direction from supervisor or lead employee and be able to work independently. Regular and punctual attendance is desired.
PARF# 81-6-032 / JC-500584
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accountant Trainee/ Accounting Officer (Specialist) exams.
For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted, during peak times and fiscal year end closing. Employees may be required to travel in state, but the travel is not very frequent.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Accounting Officer (Specialist), please contact Shawn Guerrero at (916)123-4567 or email at shawn.guerrero@dot.ca.gov.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
- Cover Letter is required
- Resume is required
- School Transcripts are required and must be included
- Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
Statement of Qualifications Question(s):
- 1. Describe your education, trainings and work experiences that qualifies you for this position.
- 2. How would you be an asset to the Service Payables Branch?
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
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.
- Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, government accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, all levels of management, the public and other State agencies. The ability to make sound decisions and recommendations in regards to accounting practices and principles as used in State government. The ability to plan, organize, and establish work priorities to meet critical deadlines.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Hoda Elshamy, (279) 234-2217, Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Shawn Guerrero, (279) 234-2848, Shawn.Guerrero@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
