Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II and close supervision provided by the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), and utilizing knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and procedures prescribed by SCO, the incumbent is responsible for performing less complex analytical duties concerning legislative and accounting policy work that provides guidance to local government agencies. The incumbent, operating at the entry trainee level of this class, with a progression of independence over time, and allowing for opportunities of increasing responsibility, learns and performs the full range of duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Assist in planning, organizing, and performing accounting policy work, including updating guidelines, uniform accounting systems, and budget documents prescribed by the SCO. Additional responsibilities include working with SCO’s advisory committees, Commissions, and other working groups regarding accounting, financial reporting and other related issues.
• Review and analyze proposed accounting standards and legislative proposals and prepare written analysis as to the impact on local governments and the SCO. Perform analysis of legislation to determine impact to the Bureau of Local Government Policy and Reporting workload, as well as the SCO processes.  Assist in preparing recommendations to establish processes to accomplish the intent of the legislation.
• Assist in planning and facilitating the Controller’s Annual Conference with County Auditors. Represent SCO at various work group meetings with local government officials and staff using diplomacy and appropriate communication techniques.
• Under supervision, consult with staff from local, state, or federal agencies, CPA firms, or interested parties; address relevant technical issues related to financial accounting and reporting requirements.  Assist with special projects assigned to the section.

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Working Conditions

Required hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Special Requirements

Your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

A resume is required.

Take the Accountant Trainee examination here: 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of:

• Accounting principles and procedures; governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Project planning.
• Organization techniques.
• Techniques to develop and maintain excellent customer service.
• The State legislative process.
• Excellent communication techniques.
• Presentation techniques.
• Committee facilitation.

Ability to:

• Analyze accounting policies and procedures, research and apply current industry standards, and provide appropriate guidance to local government officials.
• Analyze legislation for impact, draw sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to management and working groups.
• Communicate effectively and with diplomacy with local government officials, on committees and working groups.  
• Accurately assess situations with political sensitivity and respond appropriately in representing the State Controller’s Office.
• Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others.
• Prepare clear, complete and concise reports.
• Establish priorities and complete multiple assignments to meet deadlines.

• Exercise initiative and independence of action.
• Collaborate successfully with team members on team assignments.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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