Accountant I/II

County of Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 32 - 46; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside is hiring an Accountant I/II to join the Administrative Division, working with County Service Area funds in Riverside. The role involves reviewing, reconciling, and processing fiscal records, cost allocations, and budget projections with strong Excel and data-analysis skills.

Ideal candidates have experience in cost accounting and familiarity with PeopleSoft; detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple accounting functions in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with required coursework.
• One year of experience as County Accountant Trainee or equivalent.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping.
• Examine and analyze fiscal records and procedures.
• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, and reports.
• Track and manage budgets and internal controls.
• Develop cost models.

Skills

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Salary Range

Accountant I = $32.50 - $45.09

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Office of Economic Development is recruiting for an Accountant I/II to join the Administrative Division, working with the County Service Area funds in Riverside.

The Accountant I/II performs specialized and technical accounting work involving the review, analysis, and reconciliation of fiscal records and accounts. Responsibilities include high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable coding and processing, fund and account reconciliations, Blanket Purchase Order and contract tracking, salary and cost allocations, asset management, annual State Controller reporting, and budget projections.

The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of financial data across approximately 100 funds. Experience with PeopleSoft is highly desired. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to effectively manage multiple accounting functions and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Salary Range

Accountant I = $32.50 - $45.09

Accountant II = $34.29 - $47.57

Meet The Team!

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development's mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

Examples Of Essential Duties

ACCOUNTANT I ($32.50 - $45.09)

• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.


• Examine and analyze fiscal record-keeping systems and procedures.


• Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices).


• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, work sheets, and schedules.


• Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports.


• Review, evaluate, and may assist in the preparation and maintenance of the budget and internal controls.


• Prepare or assist in the preparation of recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting cost systems, procedures, and records.


• Review the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.


• Develop routine rates or cost models.

ACCOUNTANT II ($34.29 - $47.57)

• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal recordkeeping functions in an assigned unit.


• Examine and analyze fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures.


• Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices).


• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, work sheets, and schedules.


• Prepare a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports.


• Review, evaluate, and may assist in the preparation and maintenance of the budget and internal controls.


• Prepare recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting and cost systems, procedures, and records.


• Analyze the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.


• Develop complex rate or cost models.


• Track, report, and reimburse routine federal or state grants.

Minimum Qualifications

ACCOUNTANT I ($32.50 - $45.09)

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.

OPTION II

Certification: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

OPTION III

Education: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.

Experience: One year equivalent to the County of Riverside Accountant Trainee classification.

OPTION IV

Education: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or another field of that study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.

Experience: Three years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; general business laws and budgeting methods.

Ability to: Analyze data, define problem areas, and draw logical conclusions; understand and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in the accounting and auditing functions; examine and verify records; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

ACCOUNTANT II ($34.29 - $47.57)

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework. (One year of experience as a professional accountant with the County of Riverside may substitute for the 18 semester or 27 quarter units of specialized coursework.)

Experience: One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.

OPTION II

Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

Experience: One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; principles and procedures of governmental accounting; general business law and budgeting methods; principles of good office management and effective supervision; computerized data processing.

Ability to: Analyze data and draw logical conclusions; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; supervise the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Supplemental Information

• EQUIVALENT TO ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN refers to functioning primarily as a key assistant to a professional accountant or other management staff in a large organization; performing difficult and complex paraprofessional accounting work that required the use of a wide range and variety of basic accounting principles and procedures in the establishment and maintenance of an accounting system for a large organization; performing highly responsible and complex work in specialized/technical reviews; having final approval and control of complex and varied accounting records, accounts, or claims.


• EQUIVALENT TO SUPERVISING ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN refers to the planning, coordinating, and supervising of a large fiscal support unit in a large organization; performing a variety of program and administrative support duties for higher level positions, which may have included the research, analysis, and interpretation of complex legislation or codes, and the development of related financial program and/or operational changes.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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