Accountant II – Government Financial Reporting & Ledger

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Accountant II to fill one vacancy in the Finance Department. The eligibility list may be used for up to six months.

Under general supervision, an Accountant II performs professional accounting work, maintains fiscal records, and prepares financial reports; may supervise administrative staff. A Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience are required, with government accounting experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional accounting experience comparable to that of an Accountant I in the City of Riverside.
• Highly Desired Qualification: Accounting experience with a government agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Develop general ledger trial balances; maintain budgetary controls.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements to illustrate financial disbursements and balances.
• Maintain accounting controls of fixed assets.
• Audit cash receipts; check codes and cashier validation numbers.
• Audit receipts of outside organizations, such as motel and hotels for tax verification.
• Audit petty cash and expense statements.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions and sections.
• Assist in the supervision and training of administrative support staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field

Job description

City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Accountant II to fill one vacancy in the Finance Department. The eligibility list may be used for up to six months.

Under general supervision, an Accountant II performs professional accounting work, maintains fiscal records, and prepares financial reports; may supervise administrative staff. A Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience are required, with government accounting experience highly desirable.