Accountant Trainee State Operations Unit

Job Details

Accountant Trainee in the State Operations Unit

Department of Social Services

JC-531339

$4,442.00 - $5,296.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

The Accounting Disbursements Bureau is recruiting for one motivated self-starter looking for a challenging, exciting, and friendly working environment with a variety of work assignments at the Accountant Trainee/Accounting Officer, Specialist level.

This entry level position learns to perform professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records while receiving training; learns agency activities, departmental systems, and central fiscal control activities; and develops interpersonal skills by contact with program personnel and control agencies in fiscal control activities.

Accounting Officer, Specialist

This position performs professional accounting duties. A professional accountant typically has responsibility for maintaining accounting records for organizational units and may have budgetary and/or business management control; exercises central fiscal control activities; prepares, reviews, and analyzes all types of accounts and records of financial transactions; and does other related work.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25 the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.

Please note:

Regular commute is not compensable.

• ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
• ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST)

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

ACCOUNTING OFFICER (SPECIALIST) $5,266.00 - $6,591.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities.

The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The Accounting Disbursements Bureau is responsible for fulfilling the disbursement obligations of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) in accordance with the legal requirements of all programs administered by CDSS. The Bureau approves and processes all disbursements of payments in accordance with the Budget Act and other statutory authority for 30 funds and approximately 400 appropriations, totaling more than $47 billion annually.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Please Note:

A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be…