Accountant I (Finance)

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside Facilities Management department is seeking an Accountant I in Riverside, CA. This fast paced role involves analyzing complex fiscal record-keeping systems and procedures, preparing, and reviewing reports, providing guidance to department and officials on accounting matters. The incumbent will assist in monthly/annual budget projections, financial reports, year-end functions, rate preparation, efficient management of working capital, present accounting reports, and perform other general accounting duties.

The ideal candidate will possess professional-level accounting experience, knowledge in government accounting and software like PeopleSoft Financials, a strong background managing budget projections, year-end functions, and experience in handling high volume accounting. This position requires preparing presentations of data and reports and, if you enjoy public speaking, please consider applying today! Applicants with strong analytical abilities, who have confidence in their work, take initiative, and who can work independently are highly desired.

The Accountant I is a natural progression underfill for the Accountant II. Incumbents are expected to promote to Accountant II after obtaining one year of experience as an Accountant I, meeting the education requirement and obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation. Failure to promote to the Accountant II class will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR QUALIFYING DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS TRANSCRIPTS OR CERTIFICATION OF CPA OR CIA. **

Work Schedule:
9/80, Monday-Friday.

Meet the Team! Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable, and productive for both county staff and the public.• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.

• Examine and analyze fiscal record-keeping 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.***Please Note: Proof of educational units completed or CPA/CIA license / certificate is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of qualifying documents will not be considered. Please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines.***

OPTION IEducation: 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.

OPTION IICertification: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

OPTION IIIEducation: 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.

Experience: One year equivalent to the County of Riverside Accountant Trainee classification.

OPTION IVEducation: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or another field of that 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.

Experience: Three years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series.

ALL OPTIONS
License:Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; general business laws and budgeting methods.

Ability to: 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.County Of Riverside Benefits:
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For specific questions regarding this position, contact Amanda Campos at acampos@rivco.org .