Accountant Trainee

$4,442.00 - $5,296.00 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: 1/17/2026

Join the Covered California team! Covered California’s Financial Management Division is in search of an Accountant Trainee. Are you prepared to learn, maintain and complete functions at an entry level to better assist the Travel and Disbursement Unit? We are looking for someone who is willing and excited to work collaboratively with all classifications at our agency to ensure successful maintenance of accounts and records.

• Learn to process the monthly master payroll, prepare and process warrants.
• Track and reconcile reports.
• Assist with ensuring disbursement functions are performed accurately and timely.

At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Financial Management Division.

This position is headquartered in Expo at 1601 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95815. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the employee’s office headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.

NOTE:

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please  to access the exam bulletin.

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Covered California does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

Effective July 1, 2025, in response to the budget deficit, the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 requires that each full‑time employee working their assigned work schedule receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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This position may be eligible for telework. In accordance with Government Code section 14200, only employees who reside in California are eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California’s current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

• ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

1601 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95815

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Covered California works to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high quality healthcare. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that our vision, mission, and values are fully realized and are the driving force that allows us to continually provide exceptional service to those who need it most.

We offer an award‑winning wellness program, inclusive and diverse atmosphere, employee recognition programs, on‑site fitness centers at our Sacramento and Service Center locations, and free parking at all of our locations!

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