Accountant Trainee

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Job Code: JC-503142

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Fiscal Analyst

Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Salary Range: $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A

New to State hiring policy: New candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Local Govt Programs & Services Division

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The Local Government Programs and Services Division (LGPSD) partners with local governments across the state to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. This division oversees financial audits, provides guidance on state‑mandated programs, and ensures local governments comply with reporting requirements – ultimately helping to safeguard public funds. In this division, you’ll be at the forefront of strengthening California’s communities through sound financial practices, while collaborating with local agencies to support their fiscal health.

With a focus on public service, problem‑solving, and community impact, this division offers a rewarding career path for those who want to make a difference in how local governments operate and serve their residents.

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Under the general supervision of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent will learn and apply the laws and statutes of the State of California, fiscal systems including the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), governmental and state accounting procedures, accounting rules and regulations maintained in the State Administrative Manual and the Uniform Code Manual, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller’s Office (SCO) to perform analytical duties related to the apportionments process.

The incumbent, operating at the entry and trainee level, will perform the full range of duties including, but not limited to the following:

• Process payments to local governments and post payment data online that meets web content accessibility requirements.
• Perform less complex analytical duties pertaining to fund reconciliation and the preparation of payment spreadsheets.
• Review and analyze the accuracy of data contained in various payment-related reports.
• Prepare forms for annual data submission. Analyze, verify, and review data collected from local governments.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with representatives from other state agencies, local governments, and other interested parties.
• Assist in collaboration with system programmers, management, and other state agencies to develop, implement, and test statutory changes affecting various payment programs.
• Assist in monitoring and analyzing proposed legislation to determine its impact on SCO. With supervision, advise management on proposed amendments, resource needs, workload impacts, and potential changes to procedures.
• Assist in the configuration, implementation, and testing of procedures and payment calculations for payment programs utilizing the Agile Payment System (APS) and FI$Cal. Ensure internal controls and statutory requirements are…