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NEOGOV · 4 days ago

Accounting Assistant I/II Countywide Candidate Pool

Throughout Riverside County

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$17.97/hr - $29.75/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking qualified candidates for the Accounting Assistant I/II position, which is part of the Countywide Candidate Pool for Riverside County. The role involves performing a variety of accounting duties related to the maintenance and review of accounting, financial, and statistical records.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

AccountingAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableMS Office SuiteBasic Business MathematicsClerical ExperienceData EntryMathematical ComputationsCommunication Skills

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

One year of general clerical experience

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

Benefits

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 LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

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

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: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

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 Memorandum of Understanding.