Job Description
Job description
Job Description And Duties
If you're motivated, analytical, detailed, and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you. Under close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial records in the Accounts Receivable Unit on behalf of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). Those interested in in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for remote-centered hybrid telework up to three days per week; in-person office attendance is required two days per week. The San Francisco office is close to BART.
Cross training available and potential for future upward mobility in an Accounting Office that is expanding to meet growing customer service needs.
To be considered for this Accountant Trainee job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=303+
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
• 24+.3
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located at:
455 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA +4102
The position may be filled in either the Sacramento or San Francisco location. Please submit an application to each job control for each location of interest.
Special Requirements
A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be in 11 pt. Arial font; have 1" margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages and be in narrative form (no bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Resumes and Cover Letters will NOT be considered.
The SOQ must address the following:
• Why are you interested in this job?
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA +5815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA +5815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The 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, *** (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and ****** orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be 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.
Job Description And Duties
If you're motivated, analytical, detailed, and looking for a career in government finance with plenty of opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you. Under close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accounting Officer (Specialist) performs professional accounting duties of average difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial records in the Accounts Receivable Unit on behalf of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). Those interested in in obtaining employment with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for remote-centered hybrid telework up to three days per week; in-person office attendance is required two days per week. The San Francisco office is close to BART.
Cross training available and potential for future upward mobility in an Accounting Office that is expanding to meet growing customer service needs.
To be considered for this Accountant Trainee job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=303+
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
• 24+.3
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located at:
455 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA +4102
The position may be filled in either the Sacramento or San Francisco location. Please submit an application to each job control for each location of interest.
Special Requirements
A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be in 11 pt. Arial font; have 1" margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages and be in narrative form (no bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Resumes and Cover Letters will NOT be considered.
The SOQ must address the following:
• Why are you interested in this job?
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA +5815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA +5815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The 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, *** (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and ****** orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Telework Option | Accountant Trainee position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in San Francisco offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
