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EDJOIN

Lead Accountant

Pay: $41.21–$50.20/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Riverside, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

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Job Description

Lead Accountant at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 9/14/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/2/2026 Contact Cynthia Garcia Herrera (951) 788-7135 80118 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $41.21 - $50.20 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 39 Length of Work Year 12 month per year, 8 hours per day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Employment Type Full Time Location Business Services Additionally An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies. RUSD Employees Interested in a Transfer If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment and submit the Transfer Request Form Testing/Interview Information Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or Edjoin. About the Employer With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas. Job Summary Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, train and provide work direction to staff concerning school/department budgets, expenditures and compliance procedures. Perform professional accounting activities related to the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records, accounts and reports for the District; provide technical assistance to District personnel regarding accounting and budgeting policies, procedures and requirements. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and three years increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License Must have access to a vehicle with valid automobile insurance

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED

Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for).
Resume
Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years.
An application filled out completely which includes the "Record of Work Experience/Employment History" and no blank spaces.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and three years increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License Must have access to a vehicle with valid automobile insurance

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED

Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for).
Resume
Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years.
An application filled out completely which includes the "Record of Work Experience/Employment History" and no blank spaces.

High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. Comments and Other Information The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact

Equity Compliance Officer:

Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or Frank DeAnda , Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, fdeanda@riversideunified.org,

Title IX Coordinator:

Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504

Coordinator:

Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,

Title II Coordinator:

Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Comments and Other Information The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact