Accountant Trainee Program FYMultiple Departments 1649

Fostering Future Financial Leaders 

As the demand for transparency and accountability in government spending and allocation increases so does the need for accounting professionals with specialized expertise in governmental financial management. The 1649 Accountant Trainee Program also known as the 1649 Accountant Intern Program was established to ensure excellence in the City and County of San Franciscos Accountant Series. This program provides trainees with a strong foundation in governmental accounting policies procedures and best practices through a blend of workshop training and handson experience.

Trainees receive mentorship from experienced accountants and cover essential topics like Peoplesoft Financials General Ledger Budget Process Purchasing Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Analysis and Reporting and Vouchers and Expenses. In addition to technical knowledge the program enhances communication and presentation skills through workshops and professional development opportunities including sessions with the Treasurer/Tax Collector Civil Service Commission and Office of Public Finance.

Participants are paired with seasoned supervisors and mentors for support and coaching throughout their training with progress evaluated through regular performance reviews. The 18month program includes two 9month rotations in different City departments preparing trainees for professionallevel accounting positions. By the end of the program participants will have expanded their formal education gained handson experience developed strong analytical and communication skills and become proficient with technology and financial information systems.

Upon completing the 18month program successful trainees are promoted to the Permanent Civil Service 1652 Accountant II classification. Assignment locations may vary for each rotation and for the 1652 Accountant II placements.

Program Advantages:

• Earn while you learn as a fulltime City employee with comprehensive benefits including medical dental and retirement.
• Cohort experience and opportunity to develop a professional network throughout the City.
• Practical knowledge and experience in the relationship between governing bodies and strategic partners.
• Support and mentorship from accounting professionals and Program alumni.
• A comprehensive understanding of governmental financial management and how to support the operational needs of the governmental entity of San Francisco.
• A working knowledge of accounting topics and City processes to become fully functional wellrounded accountants with the City upon successful completion of the 1649 Program.
• To successfully complete the 18month training program 1649 Program participants will present selfchosen topics to the 1649 Steering Committee.

Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in structured job training experiences.
• Attend classroomstyle workshops and complete online training programs related to citywide accounting functions during the training program.
• Perform a variety of work in the following fields:
• Record and process a variety of accounting data into accounting systems;
• Analyze transactions to insure proper recordation;
• Prepare and maintain expenditures and budgetary control accounts;
• Prepare reports on status of such accounts;
• Maintain accounting records relative to payroll accounts processes rate changes and payroll deductions;
• Distribute personnel service costs to appropriate accounts;
• Assist in the maintenance of accounting systems;
• Reconcile internal departmental records with Controllers and other agency reports;
• Process and clear encumbrance documents and vendor payment documents assists in external reporting projects/requirements as assigned.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate all phases of the Accounting Cycle to a variety of audiences clearly and effectively and they will also perform related duties as assigned.
• Overtime may be required.
• Make formal presentations to City departments and the Steering Committee.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university AND eighteen 18 semester units or twentyfour 24 quarter units of coursework in Accounting.

• Only classes that are 3 units or more will be counted towards coursework requirement. One to twounit accounting electives will NOT be considered qualifying coursework and neither will adjacent coursework (e.g. finance economics math QuickBooks/Excel courses).

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Proficiency in various computer software programs including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience establishing promoting and maintaining professional cooperativeworking relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences effectively.

***INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY***

1. Complete the 1649 Accountant Trainee Program job application; AND
2. Please include the following items with your online application:  
   • All University transcripts with University Letterhead (official or unofficial) Applicants who possess a degree that is from a foreign college or university will be required to provide an equivalency certification of the degree. You will be able to upload transcripts to the online application OR email to and include in subject line of email.
   • Updated Resume Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
   • Cover Letter

You may use the upload resume feature at the top of the application page to prefill your application. Please review the content as not all information may transfer properly.  

Only individuals who submit a completed job application and attach their college transcripts will be considered.

Notes regarding Verification of Education:

1. A degree from a U.S. or foreign college or university not currently listed on accreditation websites may require that an evaluation of the degree must be received before placement on the eligible list.  The evaluation must state that the degree has equivalency as described in the minimum qualifications. For information on How to obtain equivalency certification please visit: NACES Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.