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SECRETARY OF STATE

Title:  ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
Salary: $3,240.00 - $3,751.00
Posted: 04/30/2010

Job Description:
The Secretary of State (SOS), Management Services Division is seeking two (2) Accountant Trainees to perform duties in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Unit. This is a fast paced organization utilizing the CALSTARS Accounting System. The position is located in downtown Sacramento, near Light Rail, K Street Mall, and other amenities in the rich architectural styled SOS building.

AP Duties: Under close supervision of a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the incumbent is responsible for auditing and preparing claim schedules for payment of invoices, reconciling contracts/purchase orders to CALSTARS and payment log balances, processing Direct Transfers and Cal-Card statements, printing checks, processing refunds and stop payments as necessary. Incumbent will back-up revolving fund desk as needed and assist, analyze, and verify accrual data for preparation of year-end financial statements.

AR/Cashiering Duties: Under close supervision of a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the incumbent is responsible for daily reconciliation, verifying refunds, and posting to the CALSTARS system. Processing charge backs and processing the Viaklix online report. The incumbent will also provide support and assistance for the Fiscal Affairs front counter. Front counter duties will be on a rotational basis. The schedule for this position is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Desirable Qualifications: Incumbent should have the willingness and desire to follow through on commitments. Be accurate and provide timely responses to internal/external customers. Have the ability to research and analyze financial information using the accounting system, research, and software tools available to make sound decision and to analyze and take corrective action when warranted. Possess the skill to effectively communicate with the programs, clients and other staff at all levels in a team environment.

Who can apply: Applicants must have current eligibility for permanent, full-time appointment to the Accountant Trainee classification. All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) provisions. Only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

Where to apply:

Submit a standard state application (STD 678):
Secretary of State
Attn: Frederick Radcliffe
1500 11th Street, Room 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6974


Final Filing Date: May 14, 2010 or until filled



Additional Information:
Working Title Position Number
Accountant Trainee 785 - 200 - 4179 - xxx
Location County
Sacramento SACRAMENTO
Timebase Tenure
Full Time Permanent   month(s)
Final Filing Date: Department Link:
Until Filled None Specified
Contact Unit/Address Contact Name/Phone
Human Resources
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, 95814
Frederick Radcliffe
916-653-6974

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