County of Riverside · 19 hours ago
Accountant Trainee/I/II
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$32.97/hr - $45.74/hr
1+ years expThe County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency is seeking an Accountant Trainee/I/II to support financial operations within the Transportation Equipment Division. The role involves reconciling General Ledger accounts, analyzing equipment history, and preparing various financial reports while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal recordkeeping functions in an assigned unit
Examine and analyze fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures
Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices)
Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, work sheets, and schedules
Prepare 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 recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting and cost systems, procedures, and records
Analyze the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts
Develop complex rate or cost models
Track, report, and reimburse routine federal or state grants
Qualification
Required
Completion of 60 semester or 90 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
Two years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices; governmental accounting systems, procedures, and regulations; general business law terminology; general budgeting methods and the interrelationships of internal and external recordkeeping systems; accounting systems and procedures containing such items as expenditures, revenues, general ledger, and related accounting procedures; legal requirements of County contracts, agreements, minute orders, and resolutions
Ability to learn the principles and procedures of governmental accounting; analyze data, define problem areas, and draw logical conclusions; examine and verify records; maintain and monitor control totals of primary accounting record sources and summarize and assimilate into reports and other accounting documents; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships
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
Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
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
One year equivalent to the County of Riverside Accountant Trainee classification
Three years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series
One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification
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
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; principles and procedures of governmental accounting; general business law and budgeting methods; principles of good office management and effective supervision; computerized data processing
Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; supervise the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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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