Accountant I

• Waste Resources County of Riverside
• 3.8 Moreno Valley, CA Job Details $67,596.71
• $93,782.

94 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Statistics Data analysis reporting Driver's License Managing budgets in a finance role Financial records management Document review Financial statement interpretation Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources is seeking an Accountant I to join its Fiscal Services team in Moreno Valley. Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, the Accountant I will play a key role in supporting the department's financial operations. Primary responsibilities include tracking fuel usage for heavy equipment and fleet vehicles, preparing tax returns, managing the department's capital assets, and verifying, monitoring, and reporting assets. The incumbent will coordinate with internal and external auditors, prepare quarterly financial reports for the Auditor-Controller's Office, assist with year-end financial reporting, manage gate fees, perform account reconciliations, and coordinate quarterly inventory counts while preparing related inventory reports. The ideal candidate will have experience using PeopleSoft Financials. Experience with Simpler, AssetWorks, and ARC systems is highly desirable. 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.

• Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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, capital assets, quarterly inventory, 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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, 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.

Other Requirements License:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. This position requires incumbents to drive off-site to attend meetings and to pick up checks in Downtown Riverside.

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 INFORMATION

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RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon. General Information If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's 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 spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's 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: 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). 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. 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 or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.