Accounting Officer/Accountant Trainee

Summary: California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking an Accounting Officer/Accountant Trainee to perform professional accounting duties for the Department of Justice. The role involves overseeing billing accounts, preparing necessary documents, and verifying the accuracy and legality of financial postings. Responsibilities: - Perform the professional accounting duties of average difficulty with the first journey-person level of the Accounting Officer series for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Fiscal Services (OFS), Accounting Office - Oversees various program billing accounts and contracts - Organize, review and prepares necessary documents in preparation of billing program accounts and contracts - Acts as a DOJ resource to provide assistance to departmental staff and outside client agencies - Verify documents for posting accuracy, correctness, and legality within specific provisions of the law to allow for collection measure from various departments, local governments and other entities Required Qualifications: - Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures - Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions, and make recommendations - Ability to organize and establish workload priorities, work well under pressure, and exercise initiative and flexibility - Ability to multi-task - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with others - Knowledge and experience with personal computers and Microsoft Office - Self-motivated, dependable, and a positive attitude - A fingerprint check will be required - Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-517335) and the title of this position in the 'Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying' section located on the first page of your State Application - You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process - If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment - 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov - Resume is required and must be included - School Transcripts - Other - Cover letter is required and must be included Required Skills: Accounting principles, Billing program accounts, Contract management, Document verification, Microsoft Office Benefits: Hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules. Two Days In Office and Three Days Telework per week., Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals effective July 1, 2025 with temporary wage reductions., Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.