Accountant Trainee

The CA State Lands Commission is currently hiring for the Accountant Trainee classification in Sacramento, CA. For more information regarding this job and to view the job bulletin in its entirety go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspxJobControlId=526817.

The State of California has a two-step hiring process. The first step is to take an exam to evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge. If you pass the examination, then you are placed on an eligible list. Once you are on the eligible list, the second step is to apply for jobs.

NOTE: Only job application packages submitted through the official State process can be considered. Please thoroughly review the job bulletin prior to submitting your application package. Application packages or resumes submitted through Indeed will not be considered. All application packages must be received or postmarked by 10/26/2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Either I Equivalent to graduation from college, with specialization in accounting. (Registration as a Senior Student in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the curriculum and the prescribed courses before they may be considered eligible for appointment.)

Or II

Completion of a prescribed professional accounting curriculum given by a residence or correspondence school of accountancy, including courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting and business law.

Or III

Completion of the equivalent of 19 semester hours of course work; 16 hours of which shall be professional accounting courses given by a collegiate-grade residence institution, including courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and three semester hours of business law.

(Persons who will complete work requirements outlined under II and III above during the current quarter or semester will be admitted to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the curriculum and the prescribed courses before they may be considered eligible for appointment.) Successful completion of the State Fund Accounting Course administered by the Department of Finance, shall receive credit for three semester hours toward the required accounting courses.

Job Description:

Under close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accountant Trainee performs accounts payable functions of average difficulty for the State Lands Commission (Commission). Duties include proper coding, recording, and reconciliation of payment transactions in accordance with State Controller’s Office (SCO), Department of Finance (DOF), State Administrative Manual (SAM), Financial Information System of California (Fi$Cal), Department of General Services (DGS) and Commission rules and regulations.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable.

Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 – 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025.

Pay: $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person