Accountant I/II
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Flood Control Department has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant I/II at its Riverside location. This position will focus on fixed assets accounting ensuring timely and accurate reporting within dual Accounting Systems. Key responsibilities include maintaining fixed asset records preparing the Capital Assets Roll and related ACFR Notes recording depreciation tracking additions and retirements of assets and supporting construction in progress (CIP) and land transactions. The role also involves reconciling general ledger accounts preparing journal entries compiling annual Risk Management reports and contributing to the Districts $300 million budget process.
We are looking for a detailoriented and highly motivated individual with a bachelors degree in accounting strong knowledge of GAAP and proficiency in Excel. The ideal candidate will have experience with budgeting forecasting and fixed asset compliance and be capable of managing multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment. Candidates with strong analytical skills excellent communication and the ability to work independently are highly encouraged to apply.
The Accountant II is the fully qualified journey level classification in the professional Accountant series and reports to a supervisory or manager position. Incumbents perform the full range of assignments requiring a greater technical knowledge than those given to the Accountant I class. In addition incumbents may supervise clerical or technical staff and may mentor Accountant Trainees.
The Accountant I is distinguished from the Accountant II classification in that the latter is the fully qualified journey level classification in the series having greater scope of responsibility and requiring the exercise of independent judgment in performing complex accounting and auditing tasks.
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.
The Accountant II is distinguished from the Senior Accountant classification in that the latter is the advanced journey and lead level class in the series. Incumbents perform complex accounting and auditing assignments requiring an extensive technical knowledge and the exercise of a greater degree of independent judgment than the Accountant II class.
Advancement to the Senior Accountant level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
The level at which the position is offered will be based on the amount and scope of the education and experience of the candidate and is at the Flood Controls discretion.
Meet the Team!The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses watersheds public highways life and property from damage within its boundaries.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- ACCOUNTANT I ($31.25 $43.35)Establish review revise and maintain controls on fiscal recordkeeping 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.ACCOUNTANT II ($32.97 $45.74)Establish review revise and maintain controls on fiscal recordkeeping functions in an assigned unit.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 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 recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting and cost systems procedures and records.Analyze the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.Develop complex rate or cost models.Track report and reimburse routine federal or state grants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- ACCOUNTANT I ($31.25 $43.35)OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors 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 II
Certification: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
OPTION III
Education: 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 IV
Education: 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
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.Supplemental InformationEQUIVALENT TO ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN refers to functioning primarily as a key assistant to a professional accountant or other management staff in a large organization; performing difficult and complex paraprofessional accounting work that required the use of a wide range and variety of basic accounting principles and procedures in the establishment and maintenance of an accounting system for a large organization; performing highly responsible and complex work in specialized/technical reviews; having final approval and control of complex and varied accounting records accounts or claims.
EQUIVALENT TO SUPERVISING ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN refers to the planning coordinating and supervising of a large fiscal support unit in a large organization; performing a variety of program and administrative support duties for higher level positions which may have included the research analysis and interpretation of complex legislation or codes and the development of related financial program and/or operational changes.ACCOUNTANT II ($32.97 $45.74)OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors 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. (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.)Experience: One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.OPTION II
Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.Experience: One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; principles and procedures of governmental accounting; general business law and budgeting methods; principles of good office management and effective supervision; computerized data processing.Ability to: 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Ebelyn Skinner at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
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.General Information
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.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
