Accountant I/II - ACO

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Accountant I/II - ACO

Salary

$65,936.00 - $91,478.40 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-77412-02

Department

Auditor Controller

Division

ACO General Accounting

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

 
The County of Riverside's Auditor-Controller's Office, General Accounting Division, Reporting & Capital Asset Section, is recruiting for an Accountant I/II located in Riverside.

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AS PROOF OF ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION COMPLETED AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. 


The incumbent will report to the Supervising Accountant and will be responsible for analyzing complex accounting and financial data to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). This includes maintaining and updating the Count Chart of Accounts, providing a detailed review of journal entries received from departments to ensure proper accounting principles and standards have been followed. Additionally, the candidate will be trained to review, approve, and post transactions related to capital assets and assist with year-end reporting and special projects as needed. All necessary training will be provided as needed. 
 
The most competitive applicants will have experience with Peoplesoft Financials, general ledgers, capital assets transactions, journal entries, knowledge of accounting practices, reconciliations and Excel including experience with V lookups, pivot tables and macros. Incumbents will also have knowledge of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
 
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. 
 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

ACCOUNTANT I ($59,520.86 - $80,564.64 Annually)
• 
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.  

ACCOUNTANT II ($62,794.58 - $84,995.66 Annually)
• 
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
OPTION I
Education: 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, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.

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, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.

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, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.

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.  

ACCOUNTANT II
OPTION I
Education: 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, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.  (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

Open to all applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.


For questions regarding this recruitment 
Contact Joshua Roberts at JoRoberts@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's 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' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable 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: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof 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 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.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.


Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
Are you a current or temporary employee with The County of Riverside's Auditor Controllers Office?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor?
  • Yes
  • No
03
What is your highest level of education with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting?
  • None
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 60 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
  • At least 120 semester or 180 quarter units
  • I have my Associate's
  • I have my Bachelor's degree
  • I have my Master's degree or higher
04
How many years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Trainee classification?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more but less than 2
  • 2 years or more but less than 3
  • 3 years or more but less than 4
  • 4 years or more
05
How many years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more but less than 2
  • 2 years or more but less than 3
  • 3 years or more but less than 4
  • 4 years or more but less than 5
  • 5 years or more
06
How many years of experience do you have with capital assets transactions?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more but less than 2
  • 2 years or more but less than 3
  • 3 years or more but less than 4
  • 4 years or more
07
How many years of experience do you have with general ledgers?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more but less than 2
  • 2 years or more but less than 3
  • 3 years or more but less than 4
  • 4 years or more
08
What is your knowledge of level of Microsoft Excel specifically with V look ups, pivot tables and macros.
  • None
  • Basic - I have some knowledge
  • Intermediate - I sometimes use this program and have some knowledge of its more advanced features
  • Advanced - I use this regularly and have knowledge of many of its advanced features
09
How many years of experience do you posses with reconciliations and journal entries?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more; but less than 2
  • 2 years or more
10
What is your knowledge level of PeopleSoft Financials?
  • None
  • Basic - I have some knowledge
  • Intermediate - I sometimes use this and have some knowledge of its advanced features
  • Advanced - I use this regularly and have knowledge of many of its advanced features

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500