Systems Accountant II

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA stipend

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Systems Accountant II to establish and evaluate county-wide accounting systems, analyze functionality, and ensure security and controls. The role includes training end users and developing materials for ongoing support.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of professional accounting experience with computerized systems. A CPA is desired; a CPA stipend of $750 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field with 30 semester units in accounting.
• Two years of professional-level accounting experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Experience documenting requirements, functionality, controls, issues, and training materials.
• Experience within the last five years; end-user experience alone does not qualify.
• Substitution: 1 year of experience may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish, modify, and evaluate accounting systems with county-wide impact.
• Analyze system functionality and reviews, ensuring security and controls.
• Develop training materials and provide end-user training and technical assistance.
• Test and review system output; respond to accounting concept questions and fiscal interpretations.
• Perform cash flow and cost/benefit analysis as part of system evaluations.

Skills

Accounting systems analysis

Financial analysis

Training materials development

End-user support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Security controls

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Systems Accountants II who establish, modify, and evaluate accounting systems that have a departmental or County-wide impact. Essential duties include identifying, defining, and analyzing accounting and financial problems; analyzing system functionality; maintaining security and controls; developing training materials; providing annual and on-going training and technical assistance to end users; testing and reviewing system output; responding to questions regarding accounting concepts, cost accounting, and legal interpretations relating to fiscal matters; and performing cash flow and cost/benefit analysis.

The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Systems Accountant II job description.

Certified Public Accountant Stipend

Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750

annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics OR a bachelor's degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting.

(Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(Must be attached if applicable.)

EXPERIENCE

Must possess two (2) years of professional-level accounting experience that includes analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems.

Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials related to accounting systems that ensures compliance and accuracy of financial data. (Experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years.)

(Note: Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)

SUBSTITUTION

One (1) year of professional-level accounting experience (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Senior Accountant/Auditor classification or higher) may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached)

EDUCATION

If qualifying with a Bachelor's degree in another field, a copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be attached to your application or submitted via email to [e-mail] Subject: Systems Accountant II. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(Must be attached if applicable.)

For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

The ideal candidate will have extensive professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems and procedures; maintaining system security, workflow and master data; developing training materials; managing database and ERP systems; and possess strong oral and written communication skills enabling them to communicate and translate complex technical accounting system topics in a clear and concise manner. Possession of CPA is desired.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible; resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must submit within 48 hours of submitting your application.)