Cost Accountant – Government Finance & Budget

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

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.