Senior Accounting Assistant - Countywide Candidate Pool/ For Temporary And Permanent Positions

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside County is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant for a county-wide candidate pool. This role involves preparing financial reports, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year as Accounting Assistant II or three years financial account experience.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and fiscal record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on accounts, contracts, and expenditures.
• Assist in developing accounting software applications.
• Supervise staff maintaining revenue tracking and reconciliations.

Skills

Fiscal record keeping

Accounting systems

Communication

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Senior Accounting Assistant - Countywide Candidate Pool / For Temporary And Permanent Positions

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About The Position

Riverside County is seeking qualified candidates for a county-wide recruitment to establish a Senior Accounting Assistant Countywide Candidate Pool for both regular and temporary openings across multiple departments. This pool will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Please note, some positions may require separate applications.

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How It Works

• Applicants will answer questions about location preferences, work experience, and qualifications.

Qualifications

The most competitive applicants (based on specialized skills) will be referred for interviews. Applicants will receive email notifications when their application is no longer being considered due to pool expiration. Some positions may require a law enforcement background investigation.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Prepare reports on service accounts, contracts, grants, fee receipts, entitlements, reimbursed programs, accounts receivable/payable, trust accounts, revenues, and expenditures.
• Answer questions involving technical data, laws, policies, or procedures; refer policy matters to a superior.
• Assist in developing software applications for accounting data; prepare spreadsheets and reports.
• Assist staff with inquiries, train new staff, review and correct work.
• Supervise staff maintaining spreadsheets, revenue tracking, deposits, reconciliations, and revenue distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I: One year of experience as an Accounting Assistant II with Riverside County or equivalent.

OPTION II: Three years of experience reviewing, reconciling, and preparing financial accounts, with coursework substitution options.

Knowledge of fiscal record keeping, accounting systems, basic math, and payroll practices. Ability to perform arithmetical computations, operate office equipment, understand financial transactions, and communicate effectively.

Pre-employment

Offers contingent upon physical, drug/alcohol test, and background check, including fingerprinting.

Probationary Period

Subject to probation as per County policies. Temporary employees serve at the discretion of department heads.

Application Details

Deadline: Friday 5/16/25 11:59 PM PT. Contact Joseph Miller at [e-mail] for questions.

Additional Information

Includes veteran's preference, reasonable accommodations, education proof, equal opportunity employment, and application instructions.

Additional Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance