Accounts Payable Accountant Trainee

Job Description and Duties

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Financial Reporting and Accounting Services Division is seeking an Accountant Trainee to provide professional accounting duties to support the Accounts Payable Unit. The Accountant Trainee will be responsible for processing the Department's various administrative and investment fund expenses, reviewing contracts and purchase orders to validate appropriate general ledger coding and available funding, and assisting vendors and CalPERS staff with questions regarding payments and other various inquiries. The Accountant Trainee researches and analyzes vendor payment information and other related accounting data as needed and resolves the less complex issues and problems in processing invoices and maintaining appropriate accounting records.

Office

This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience performing accounts payable related duties
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective problem solver with excellent analytical skills
• Self-motivated with drive and ambition

Benefits

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
HRSD Selection Services
(916) 795-2444
recruitment@calpers.ca.gov

EEO Contact

CalPERS EEO
(916) 795-3675
EEO@calpers.ca.gov