ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Solano County, CAFresher1d agovia LinkedIn
Job Title: Accountant Trainee
Department: CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Location: California Medical Facility (CMF), Vacaville, Solano County
Position Number: 076-800-4179-001
About the Role
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer, the Accountant Trainee will maintain a strong knowledge of the Trust Office's practices, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Review information and process data according to applicable rules and procedures of the Trust/Support functions of the Accounting Office.
- Accurately record, receipt, track, and log paperwork, forms, and other information.
- Maintain knowledge of all Trust/Support functions of the Accounting Office.
- Additional duties and functions may be assigned as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Training and Development: Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may be considered.
- Educational Courses: Must complete educational courses as specified in the Class Specification. Transcripts/diploma must be submitted for verification if meeting minimum qualifications with education.
- Communication: Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Technology: A valid email address is required for communication.
Qualifications
- Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
- Background Investigation: New CDCR employees are required to submit to a background investigation process, including Live Scan Fingerprinting and Tuberculosis testing.
- Foreign Education: If education was completed outside the U.S., verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency is required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
- Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures.
- Ability to prepare clear, complete, and concise reports.
- Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding professional accounting problems in maintaining control of a departmental budget.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work.
Work Location & Conditions
- Work Location: Solano County, California Medical Facility (CMF), Vacaville, CA.
- Telework: In Office.
- Parking: Free parking is available.
Application & Hiring Information
- Application Submission: Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date: 10/24/2026.
- Required Documents:
- State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
- Resume is optional.
- School Transcripts (if meeting minimum qualifications with education).
- Application Details:
- Provide exact "to" and "from" dates in month/day/year format.
- List exact weekly hours worked.
- State official civil service classifications or exact private sector job titles.
- Include supervisor name and phone number for each position.
- Write out specific duties performed in each job.
- Examination: To apply as a list candidate, the online Accountant Trainee exam must be taken first.
- E-Verify: CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm identity and employment authorization.
- Confidential Information: Do not include confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birthdate) on submitted documents.
Contact Information
- Human Resources: Patdy Saechao, (707) 449-6532, patdy.saechao@cdcr.ca.gov
- EEO Coordinator: (707) 448-6841 ext: 6545, marlaina.dernoncourt@cdcr.ca.gov
- California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)