Accountant I/II

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Office of Economic Development is recruiting for an Accountant I/II to join the Administrative Division, working with the County Service Area funds in Riverside. The Accountant I/II performs specialized and technical accounting work involving the review, analysis, and reconciliation of fiscal records and accounts. Responsibilities include high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable coding and processing, fund and account reconciliations, Blanket Purchase Order and contract tracking, salary and cost allocations, asset management, annual State Controller reporting, and budget projections. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of financial data across approximately 100 funds. Experience with PeopleSoft is highly desired. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to effectively manage multiple accounting functions and deadlines in a high-volume environment. The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.
Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.
One year equivalent to the County of Riverside Accountant Trainee classification.
Three years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series.
Accounting principles and practices; general business laws and budgeting methods.
Analyze data, define problem areas, and draw logical conclusions; understand and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in the accounting and auditing functions; examine and verify records; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
One year of experience as a professional accountant with the County of Riverside may substitute for the 18 semester or 27 quarter units of specialized coursework.
One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.
Principles and procedures of governmental accounting; general business law and budgeting methods; principles of good office management and effective supervision; computerized data processing.
Analyze data and draw logical conclusions; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; supervise the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Strong cost accounting experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with PeopleSoft

Responsibilities

Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.
Examine and analyze fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices).
Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, work sheets, and schedules.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports.
Review, evaluate, and may assist in the preparation and maintenance of the budget and internal controls.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting cost systems, procedures, and records.
Review the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.
Develop routine rates or cost models.
Track, report, and reimburse routine federal or state grants.

Benefits

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.
Reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
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.
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.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.
A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
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.
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.