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SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY

Accountant I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $26.89–$34.33/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$82,056 / year median in California

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Job Description

Accountant

I SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY - 3.9

Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $26.89 - $34.33 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Preparation of internal financial performance reports Finance Financial records management Financial record maintenance Entry level Journal entry management in accounting Full Job Description We are looking for an Accountant I to perform a variety of professional accounting assignments under the direction of the Fiscal Department Chief or designee. Job assignments require substantial knowledge of SETA's contracting and claims reimbursement procedures, methods, and systems.

Position Summary:

Under general direction, the Accountant I performs beginning professional accounting work, assists with the maintenance of fiscal records and journals, assists with the preparation and maintenance of a variety of financial and fiscal reports, and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and ability would be: Advanced educational training in finance and accounting methods and procedures. Who May and How to

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This is an OPEN examination. Open to the public, current employees, and employees eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion. A completed SETA application or transfer from must be submitted by the deadline date. "Per federal requirements effective January 31, 2022, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption." Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check. Upon job offer, individual will be required to complete a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record check. SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer