Temporary Accountant II — Grants & Billing (Public Housing)

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside's Housing Authority Department seeks a Temporary Accountant II to support fiscal operations in Riverside, California. The role emphasizes accounting controls, financial reporting, and grant tracking for housing programs.

Candidates with prior billing experience are strongly preferred. The position is full-time and temporary, open to applicants, with the TAP program providing temporary assignments across County departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting/auditing/financial reporting, etc.
• 1 year of professional accounting experience may substitute for specialized coursework.
• Possession of CPA or CIA certificate is required/advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal recordkeeping in assigned unit.
• Examine and analyze fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, and schedules; and prepare accounting reports.
• Review and assist in budget preparation and internal controls.
• Develop rate or cost models and analyze income/expenditures.
• Track and report on grants from federal or state sources.

Skills

Accounting principles

Government accounting

Budgeting methods

Office supervision

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Internal Auditor

Job description

County of Riverside's Housing Authority Department seeks a Temporary Accountant II to support fiscal operations in Riverside, California. The role emphasizes accounting controls, financial reporting, and grant tracking for housing programs.

Candidates with prior billing experience are strongly preferred. The position is full-time and temporary, open to applicants, with the TAP program providing temporary assignments across County departments.