Accountant II- TTC
Riverside, CA - USA
Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Treasurer-Tax Collector Fiscal Compliance unit is seeking an Accountant ll for their office Riverside CA
The incumbent will maintain and oversee the departments fiscal accounting and budgetary operations. Primary responsibilities include preparing and monitoring the annual budget analyzing financial data reconciling accounts approving expenditures assisting with audits managing the Unclaimed Property fund conducting financial analyses and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and accounting standards. The position requires strong analytical accounting and reconciliation skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with staff at all levels while performing other related duties as assigned.
The most competitive candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting principles budgeting financial reporting auditing and account reconciliation as well as regulations and procedures governing County budget and financial operations. Experience with Quantum Financial Clearwater Analytics Aumentum PeopleSoft Sherpa and HRMC systems is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical problem-solving and financial management skills with demonstrated experience in budget preparation budget administration and financial reconciliation.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collectoris responsible for the billing and collection of property taxes and for the receiving processing investing and most importantly safeguarding of public funds as mandated by the laws of the state of California.- EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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
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
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For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Bianca Galaviz at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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 preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 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).
Work Authorization Requirement
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.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 non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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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