Accounting Officer; Specialist​/Accountant Trainee

Job Posting:

Accounting Officer (Specialist) / Accountant Trainee

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

JC-531711 -

JC-531711 - Accounting Officer (Specialist) / Accountant Trainee $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 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: 9/21/2026

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career?

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary of Accounting Officer (Specialist):

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), this position resides in the Accounting Branch, OES Payables Unit. The OES Payables Unit performs all non-grant claim payments, direct transfers, service contracts and purchase order payments, telephones, utilities bills, and other miscellaneous invoices.

The Accounting Officer performs professional accounting duties, including reviewing, auditing, and analyzing invoices; ensuring compliance with funding and statutory requirements; maintaining accounting records; and processing expenditure corrections and year-end accruals.

The Accounting Officer performs professional accounting duties, including reviewing, auditing, and analyzing invoices; ensuring compliance with funding and statutory requirements; maintaining accounting records; and processing expenditure corrections and year-end accruals.

Job Summary of Accountant Trainee: Under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), this position resides in the Accounting Branch, OES Payables Unit. The OES Payables Unit performs all non-grant claim payments, direct transfers, service contracts and purchase order payments, telephones, utilities bills and other miscellaneous invoices. The Accountant Trainee, as a learner, performs professional accounting duties, to include reviewing, auditing, and analyzing invoices, complying with appropriate funding, and maintaining accounting records.

Invoices include payments on multiyear Purchase Orders, Service Contracts, and lease payments. Maintains the Records Retention Schedule. Reviews and posts expenditure corrections to Fi$Cal and participates in preparing the Year-End Financial Statements.

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

Hybrid Telework :
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)
• ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) $5,266.00 - $6,591.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

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Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure…