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Accountant Trainee

California Air Resources Board
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Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

 

Under the close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I of the Accounting Branch, Receipt and Disbursement Section, Accounts Payable Unit, the Accountant Trainee (AT) will perform in a learning capacity, professional accounting work at an entry and training level. The AT is responsible in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities using FI$CAL along with innovative technology to perform accounting tasks. In addition, the AT is responsible of reviewing coding, and invoice information, and make payments to CARB and CalEPA purchase orders, service agreements, contracts, interagency agreements, and memorandum of understanding within the timeframes required by the Prompt Payment Act. The AT acts as a liaison with other State Departments, Federal Agencies and Board Director Offices.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

 

Working Conditions

 

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 Resource 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.

  • 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.