Accountant Trainee

About the role

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking an Accountant Trainee to join their team. CAL FIRE is California's fire department and resource management agency, comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team, building trust and friendship with co-workers while responding to emergencies and challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information about specific duties

Qualifications

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• The minimum qualifications can be found in the ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE classification specifications

Requirements

• All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete
• Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts (confidential information includes, but is not limited to, Social Security Number, birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number unless required, basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age)
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification; official transcripts may be required upon appointment
• If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position
• Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board

Pay

• $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 per month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable)
• In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025, which temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits
• This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027
• The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction

Schedule

• Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Location: Yolo County
• Telework: Hybrid

Benefits

• CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement
• Rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE