Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.The State of California is committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.Position DetailsJob Code: JC-523347Position #: 275-210-4179-708Working Title: Accounts Payable Accountant TraineeClassification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEESalary: $4,442.00 – $5,296.00 A# of Positions: 1Work Location: Sacramento CountyTelework: In Office (onsite)Job Type: Permanent, Full TimeJob Description and DutiesThe California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division seeks an Accountant Trainee to provide professional accounting duties to support the Accounts Payable Unit.Responsibilities include:Processing department expenses and investment fund expensesReviewing contracts and purchase orders to validate appropriate general ledger coding and available fundingAssisting vendors and CalPERS staff with payment inquiriesResearching and analyzing vendor payment information and related accounting dataResolving less complex processing issues and maintaining accurate accounting recordsOffice (no remote): requires full‑time attendance in the office, onsite five days per week.Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification. Submit transcripts and evaluations for degrees obtained outside the United States. Candidates may need to pass an examination.Statement of QualificationsApplicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) titled “Statement of Qualifications.” The SOQ should list all relevant experience, education, and training, and answer the following questions (no more than two pages):Describe your experience processing accounts payable, performing general ledger reconciliations, and reviewing purchase orders and contracts, including the types of expenses and accounting systems used.Describe a time when you identified a potential problem and resolved it before it became an issue.List specific accounting courses taken and explain how they contribute to success in this position.BenefitsCompetitive compensation and benefits package as provided by CalPERS.#J-18808-Ljbffr