County of Riverside · 1 week ago
Accounting Assistant I/II Countywide Candidate Pool
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.97/hr - $20.01/hr
1+ years expThe County of Riverside is seeking qualified candidates for the Accounting Assistant I/II position. This role involves performing a variety of accounting duties related to the maintenance and review of accounting, financial, and statistical records, as well as related tasks as required.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Make mathematical calculations and verify totals; check arithmetical accuracy of claims, warrants, vouchers or deposits; check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding
Post financial transactions to accounts or journals or ledgers; post and reconcile individual client accounts; adjust or balance ongoing and routine accounts; reconcile differences found between account records using established procedures or instructions; maintain logs of incoming or outgoing items
Access computerized account files to obtain or update information/data; enter data (standard or coded) from forms or documents onto computer terminal
Collect and receipt for monies; post cash receipts; make change for customers from a cash drawer; prepare cash drawer for daily change monetary needs; check cash against receipts to balance a cash drawer
Calculate routine billings using established procedures or instructions; reconcile differences found between payments or receipts using established procedures or instructions
Order supplies/stock; check purchase orders against requisitions; check supplies received against invoices; maintain routine inventory records
Operate standard office equipment such as adding machine, typewriter, computer, cash register, or duplicating machine
Answer routine questions in person or over the telephone
Qualification
Required
Two years of general clerical experience
One year of general clerical experience
Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in secretarial science, office practices, or a closely related field to the assignment
Completion of 360 hours from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial science, business education or a closely related field
Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units from an accredited college or university in business mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting or a closely related field to the assignment
One year as an Accounting Assistant I with the County of Riverside or in an equivalent position
Two years in the review, reconciliation, and preparation of financial accounts
Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of basic methods, practices, and terminology of fiscal recordkeeping
Knowledge of basic business mathematics
Knowledge of checks, money orders and other common negotiable instruments and their proper validation and endorsement
Knowledge of common methods of balancing cash and checks against records of receipt
Knowledge of methods of handling, recording and controlling monies received and disbursed
Knowledge of basic mathematical/fiscal computer applications
Ability to make mathematical computations quickly and accurately
Ability to operate standard office equipment which may include computers, calculators, cash registers, adding machines, and duplicating machines
Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to use computerized accounting systems
Ability to prepare data in proper format for data entry
Ability to understand and maintain financial accounting files or other record systems
Ability to recognize and correct computational errors
Ability to accurately compare, post and transfer numbers
Ability to understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classifications
Ability to prepare routine and special financial reports
Ability to communicate effectively by phone or in person
Ability to learn County accounting systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Preferred
Experience or general knowledge of accounting
Experience or general knowledge of accounts receivables
Experience or general knowledge of accounts payable
Basic to intermediate MS Excel skills
Company
County of Riverside
County of Riverside is a government entity that provides regional administration, public services, and community support programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Nestande
Deputy CEO
Charissa Leach, P.E.
Riverside Co. Asst. Chief Executive Officer/TLMA Director
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