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Accountant Trainee (Governmental Accounting)

San Francisco Office of the Controller
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!!! MUST APPLY VIA EXTERNAL JOB LINK: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=kATiACHC

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 Francisco's 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 hands-on 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 18-month program includes two 9-month rotations in different City departments, preparing trainees for professional-level accounting positions. By the end of the program, participants will have expanded their formal education, gained hands-on experience, developed strong analytical and communication skills, and become proficient with technology and financial information systems.

Upon completing the 18-month 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND eighteen (18) semester units or twenty-four (24) quarter units of coursework in Accounting.

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

***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 nancy.giang@sfgov.org and include 1649 2025 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