Supervising Accounting Technician Accounts Payable
Job Location:
Riverside, CA - USA
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Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Supervising Accounting Technician within its Finance Division located in Riverside. This position plays a key role in supervising the Accounts Payable (AP) section and overseeing the work of two Accounting Technician II positions.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate staff including preparing and conducting employee performance evaluations.
Participate in the recruitment selection and training of staff.
Review and approve fiscal documents including payment vouchers invoices and journal entries.
Independently prepare complex journal entries.
Prepare year-end accounting entries and schedules related to accounts payable.
Review vendor statements and ensure the timely payment and accurate processing of accounts payable invoices.
Maintain the daily AP aging report by recording incoming invoices and tracking the status of invoice approval routing.
May develop and update District standard operating procedures related to accounts payable as needed.
Review and analyze work procedures and technical issues and recommend changes to improve efficiency and customer service for internal and external customers.
Serve as a liaison in meetings and communications with other District divisions the Auditor-Controllers Office (ACO) County agencies and departments other governmental agencies and the public as needed.
In addition to the minimum requirements the most competitive candidates will possess:
Experience supervising or leading a team of two or more employees.
Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices particularly as they relate to accounts payable.
Experience processing journal entries.
Experience reconciling general ledger accounts and ensuring the accuracy of financial information.
Experience using accounting software such as Finance Enterprise PeopleSoft or Microsoft Dynamics.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience utilizing a trial balance to obtain general ledger information.
Knowledge of and experience with project and cost accounting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing.Meet The Team
- EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervises and reviews the work of a fiscal support unit; resolves difficult problems pertaining to the work of the staff; personally performs the more difficult work of the unit.
Reviews work procedures and recommends changes to be more efficient.
Trains staff in how to perform the work including office/program policies and procedures.
Analyzes procedural and/or technical problems; develops recommendations regarding resolution of other problems and/or resolves the problems; acts as a resource to staff.
Provides support functions to managers and professional accounting staff in accomplishment of special projects and assists with a variety of support functions.- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:One year of experience as an Accounting Technician II or two years of experience as an Accounting Technician I with the County of Riverside or an equivalent position including at least one year of specialized experience performing Accounts Payable functions;
OR
Experience:Four years of experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal financial or statistical records including one year in the reconciliation of accounts (experience in reconciling governmental budget accounts is preferred) and at least one year of specialized experience performing Accounts Payable functions. One year of the stated non-specialized experience may be substituted as listed under Education.
Education:Typically one year of the stated non-specialized experience may be substituted with the completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from coursework at an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of:Principles and practices of supervision; principles of office management.
Ability to:Effectively supervise employees engaged in performing a variety of accounting support duties; reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. This position requires occasional travel to the County Administrative Center (CAC) the Districts satellite office at the Riverside County Information Center (RCIC) and the Auditor-Controllers Office (ACO) to attend meetings and conduct County business including picking up warrants.- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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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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