ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE Job at Employment Development Department in California

Overview

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Position Details

• Working Title: Accountant Trainee
• Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
• Salary: $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A
• Number of Positions: 2
• Location: Rancho Cordova, CA ARU 653
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Work Week: Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Under the close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), perform entry level professional program accounting work related to the Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control activities, including fraud prevention and detection, establishment of overpayments, employer and claimant assistance, and maintenance of employer and claimant accounts to ensure the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund.
• Make routine monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments related to Claims Processing and Benefit Payment control workload processes.
• Utilize a variety of databases and analyze information from Federal, State, and Departmental sources to determine appropriate actions in relation to the UI and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.
• Be flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational priorities.

Special Requirements

• It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
• Final Filing Date: 9/14/2025.
• Examination/Eligibility information: Applicants must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination or must have existing list/LEAP eligibility.
• Apply through CalCareer or submit required documents as directed in the postings. Ensure Job Code #490980 and Classification Title are indicated as appropriate.

Qualifications

• The position requires accounting education and applicable experience as described for an Accountant Trainee role in the applicable classification specification. Specific Minimum Qualifications are stated in the Classification Specification and will be used to determine eligibility.

Department Information & Equal Opportunity

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with locations statewide. EDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the State’s objective to maintain a drug-free workplace and to hire in accordance with civil service rules.