County of Riverside · 11 hours ago
Principal Accountant
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expThe County of Riverside is a progressive criminal justice agency seeking a Principal Accountant for their Probation Department. The role involves developing and monitoring budgets, overseeing financial activities, and supervising professional accountants.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate through subordinate supervisors the establishment, review, revision, and daily operation of a departmental accounting function or a major division of the Auditor-Controller's Office
Determine how the departmental or division accounting management program should be structured and how accounting principles should be applied
Supervise specialized audits in the Auditor-Controller's Office of the fiscal records and accounting procedures in various County departments, divisions, and agencies
Participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of subordinate professional accounting and fiscal clerical personnel; coordinate accounting functions with data processing systems
Evaluate, develop, recommend, and coordinate implementation of computer applications to accounting systems and procedures
Supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of systems forms for fiscal transactions, recordkeeping and budgetary controls; supervise and perform analysis of complex fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to subordinate staff performing complex accounting and auditing work, including computer applications
Review laws, legislation, and policies to ensure compliance and to determine impact on accounting procedures and recommend changes where appropriate
Coordinate the work of subordinate staff with other sections, departments, or outside fiscal intermediaries; assist in the budget preparation process
Confer with and advise department and other officials on a variety of accounting and budgetary matters
Qualification
Required
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
Three years as a professional accountant, including one year in a supervisory or lead capacity over other professional accountants
Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision; the theory, principles, and practices of general and governmental accounting, budgeting, and auditing; state and local codes, rules, and regulations influencing County fiscal operations; data processing systems and their application to accounting operations; the methods of developing systems forms for various types of accounting records and reports; the principles, methods, and techniques of public administration, personnel, and business office management
Ability to plan, organize, and direct a complex accounting or auditing program; evaluate and supervise the work of subordinate staff; apply legal and administrative accounting policies to general County accounting systems; analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and recommend effective courses of action; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships
Preferred
Experience in developing and monitoring budgets
Experience in developing and monitoring budgets, as well as working with multiple funding sources
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI
Benefits
Veteran's Preference
Reasonable Accommodations
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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