County of Riverside · 11 hours ago
Accounting Assistant II - Sheriff's Office at Cabazon
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe County of Riverside's Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill multiple Accounting Assistant II positions to support the Cabazon Office. The role involves performing a variety of accounting and fiscal duties requiring research and interpretation of established guidelines.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Process warrants (PV's) to vendors, contractors, and consultants; process a variety of invoices or billings (JV's); process accounts receivable or payable on a manual or automated systems; assemble accounts payable documents for approval
Review claims, invoices and other financial transactions for accuracy, legality, and compliance with procedures, rules, or regulations
Reconcile on a weekly/monthly basis statement of expenses, revenues, trial balance statements, tax and trust fund accounts, general fund, petty cash fund and department funds; reconcile balance sheet to general ledger
Distribute monies paid or received to a variety of accounts; prepare bank or account fund deposits
Determine validity of, or liability for, bills or charges; determine which account to credit with unidentified payment
Prepare and maintain a variety of statistical reports and records; compile and prepare periodic and special reports
Qualification
Required
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. Proof of education required
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
Ability to interpret and apply a variety of regulations, procedures and requirements
Ability to perform research to resolve problems and correct errors
Ability to determine proper accounting codes and classification for transactions
Ability to reconcile differences within recordkeeping systems using mathematical skills and understanding of the recordkeeping systems and related transactions
Ability to understand relationships among accounting or statistical records and documents
Ability to perform a variety of financial or statistical recordkeeping work of moderate difficulty
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required
A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriff's Office is required
Preferred
Knowledge of basic payroll practices and procedures including FLSA requirements
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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