Accounting Technician I - Countywide Pool

County of Riverside; California (MO); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The County of Riverside seeks qualified candidates for Accounting Technician I roles across departments. A pool will be formed to fill current and future vacancies, including temporary positions.

This role involves data gathering, budget projections, and financial reporting for varied units within the County. Required experience includes one year as a Senior Accounting Assistant or three years in fiscal/accounting records, with education substitutions available.

Competenze

• One year experience as a Senior Accounting Assistant or equivalent.
• Three years in maintenance and review of fiscal/financial records.
• Experience with reconciliation of government budget accounts preferred.
• Education substitution options include accounting coursework or BS in accounting.

Mansioni

• Compile, monitor, and research data for reports and budget projections.
• Prepare periodic statements and analyses of revenues and expenditures.
• Process invoices, billings, and expenditure reports.
• Generate reports on contracts, grants, fee receipts, and accounts.
• Assist in solving payroll, accounts receivable, and cost accounting issues.
• Answer questions by searching for and abstracting technical data.

Conoscenze

Accounting

Budget projections

Reconciliation

Financial analysis

Formazione

Accounting coursework

BS in Business Admin (Accounting)

Descrizione del lavoro

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

About The Position

The County of Riverside seeks to fill Accounting Technician I positions for various departments throughout the County. A pool of qualified candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies, including temporary positions .

How It Works

• Applicants will answer questions about location preferences, work experience, and
• The most competitive applicants (based on specialized skills) will be referred
• Applicants will receive email notification once their application is no longer being

considered due to Candidate Pool expiration.

Some positions may require a law enforcement background investigation which requires completion of an extensive questionnaire, meeting with a background investigator, and submitting several references.

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Examples Of Essential Duties

(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Compiles, monitors and researches data for reports and budget projections; assists in the preparation, or prepares, complex statistical and financial reports including reconciliation of various statements on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Performs responsible paraprofessional accounting work; prepares periodic statements and analysis of revenues and expenditures; anticipates, identifies and resolves problems in accounting operations.
• Prepares claims and expenditure reports; prepares analytical reports on revenues and expenditures with review of specialized/technical accounting records and processes a variety of invoices and billings.
• Prepares reports on the status of services, contracts, grants, fee receipts, entitlement and reimbursement programs, accounts receivable, accounts payable and trust accounts.
• May assist other staff in the solving of difficult and unusual problems relating to payroll, accounts receivable, revenue and cost accounting.
• Answers questions that involve searching for and abstracting technical data to provide an explanation of laws, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year experience as a Senior Accounting Assistant with the County of Riverside or an equivalent position.

OR

Three years of experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial or statistical records, including one year in the reconciliation of accounts (experience in reconciling governmental budget accounts is preferred). One year of the required non-specialized experience may be substituted as listed under Education.

Education Substitute: One year of the required non-specialized experience may be substituted with the completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework from an accredited college or university. All required experience may be substituted with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

Positions at these levels may require specific and detailed knowledge depending on the area of assignment, including:

Knowledge of: Governmental accounting systems, procedures and regulations; the interrelationships of internal and external recordkeeping systems, accounting systems and procedures containing such items as expenditures, revenues, general ledger and related accounting procedures; legal requirements of County contracts, agreements, minute orders and resolutions.

Ability to: Understand the relationships among fiscal or statistical records and documents; understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classification; perform a wide variety of difficult and responsible financial/accounting duties; maintain and monitor control totals of primary accounting record sources and summarize and assimilate into reports and other accounting documents; understand and interpret the principles, laws and procedures involved in the bookkeeping and auditing functions; gather and analyze a variety of financial data and draw logical conclusions.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements

Certificate: Possession of the Fundamental Payroll Certification issued by the American Payroll Association within 12 months from date of hire is required for Accounting Technician I positions within the Payroll Unit of the County Auditor-Controller's Department. In addition, possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required of some positions in this class.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Based on the number of applications received, the posting may close without notice.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jesus Berrelleza at jberrelleza @rivco.org or at [phone]. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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.