Accountant Trainee

and the job listing Expires on March 9, 2026

The Fiscal Services Division (FSD) is seeking an Accountant Trainee in the Accounting Branch, Financial System & Support Section, Collections, Cashiering, and Payroll Unit (CCPU) to join a supportive, collaborative team that values growth, partnership, and innovation. As part of a division that safeguards the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) fiscal integrity, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that supports statewide clean‑air and climate initiatives.

FSD fosters an environment where people come first, your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions make an impact. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your skills while contributing to work that matters, FSD is the place to build your career.

Under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (AA I), the Accountant Trainee performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty while receiving formal training and on‑the‑job experience. The incumbent learns and applies state accounting principles, practices, procedures, statutes, and policies—including Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the State Administrative Manual (SAM), the State Controller’s Office (SCO), and Financial System for California (FI$Cal) processes—to support the department’s financial operations.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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This position may be eligible for hybrid in‑office work and in‑state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency’s discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards’ (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in‑person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in‑person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high‑rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• May require occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 25 pounds.