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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside’s Public
Health-Finance And Business Department has an opportunity for a
Supervising Accounting Technician in Riverside.
The Supervising
Accounting Technician performs paraprofessional accounting work in the
maintenance of an accounting system requiring the use and
implementation of technical accounting principles and procedures; and
performs related duties as required.
This class is characterized by
responsibility for supervision of the financial function of an agency,
large division or department. The emphasis of this classification
concept is on the planning, coordination, and supervision of a large
fiscal support unit which performs difficult and complex work in the
maintenance of an accounting system. Incumbents frequently perform a
variety of program and administrative support duties for higher level
positions which may include the research, analysis, interpretation of
complex government legislation or codes, and the development of
related financial program and/or operational changes.
Other
essential/daily duties of position include but are not limited
to:
- Supervises and reviews the work of two (2) Accounting
Tech II in General Accounting Unit. - Maintain and monitor the
AP tracking log for timely payment processing of vendor invoices. - Communicates and coordinates with other units within and
outside the department to resolve issues that impacts the payment
process. - Performs reconciliations of various vendor accounts
to make sure that the department is up to date with all the payments. - Resolves difficult problems pertaining to the work of the
staff and personally performs the more difficult work of the AP Team. - Reviews work procedures and recommends changes to be more
efficient. - Trains staff in how to perform the work, including
office/program policies and procedures. - Provides support
functions to managers and professional accounting staff in
accomplishment of special projects and assists with a variety of
support functions.
Competitive candidates will have the
following experience:
- Knowledge of Accounting principles and
practices principles and procedure of governmental accounting. - Prior experience in government accounting and/or working with
grants and programs highly desirable. - Knowledge of
inter-/intra- fund accounting. - Prior supervisory experience
preferred but not required. - Advanced skills in Microsoft
applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). - Bilingual
- Excellent Team Player
- Ability to make good business
relationships. - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills. - Strong analytical skills
- Detail-oriented and
organized. - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work
environment.
A CA DL is required.
Meet the Team!
Riverside
University Health System
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervises and reviews the work of a fiscal support unit;
resolves difficult problems pertaining to the work of the staff;
personally performs the more difficult work of the unit.
• Reviews
work procedures and recommends changes to be more efficient.
•
Trains staff in how to perform the work, including office/program
policies and procedures.
• Analyzes procedural and/or technical
problems; develops recommendations regarding resolution of other
problems and/or resolves the problems; acts as a resource to
staff.
• Provides support functions to managers and professional
accounting staff in accomplishment of special projects and assists
with a variety of support functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. One year of experience as an Accounting Technician
I or Supervising Accounting Assistant with the County of Riverside or
an equivalent position;
OR
2. Four years of experience in the
maintenance and review of fiscal, financial, or statistical records,
including one year in the reconciliation of accounts (experience in
reconciling governmental budget accounts is preferred); One year of
the stated non-specialized experience may be substituted as listed
under Education.
Education: Typically, one year of the stated
non-specialized experience may be substituted with the completion of
12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from coursework at an
accredited college or university.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision; principles of office
management.
Ability to: Effectively supervise
employees engaged in performing a variety of accounting support
duties; reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance
with legal and administrative requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Degree
Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy
of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or
related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education
was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a
copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of
the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or
Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE
).
What’s Next:
This
recruitment is open to County employees only. Employees of the
Transportation and Land Management Agency may be considered before
other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered
based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be
accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who
fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position
requirements may not be considered further in the application process.
A description of job duties directly copied from the job
classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the
number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended
without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future
vacancies throughout the County.
This recruitment will be open
continuous until the position(s) have been filled. Applications will
be reviewed in the order they have been received .
GENERAL
INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this
posting, please contact Anay Sanchez at .
If you are
experiencing technical problems, you may contact the
governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am
to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating
they possess the position requirements may not be considered further
in the application process. A description of job duties directly
copied from the job classification or job posting will not be
considered. Qualified applicants may be considered for future
vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications
received, this posting may close without notice.
GENERAL
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow
any special application instructions on this posting. Click the
‘Apply’ link located on this page to submit your application. For
instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran’s
preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment
questions, please refer to our web site, . A pre-employment physical
examination and background check may be
required.
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 SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the
cost o f these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the
Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the
list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of
Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I
(Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current
and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired
prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The
employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. - Tier II
(Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local
miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012;
2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency
or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less
than six months between the separation date with the previous employer
and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee
contribution is seven (7%) percent. - Tier III
(PEPRA New Member – Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS
local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation
of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took
effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee
contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1,
2024.
A new member is defined as any of the
following:
first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior
membership in any California Public Retirement System.
hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after
January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public
Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to
reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is
rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of
greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members
that do not fit within the definition of a new member as “classic
members”.
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the
County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only.
Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or
by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS
agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to
determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is
governed by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law. The Retirement Law
is complex and subject to change. If there’s any conflict between this
summary and the law, the law will prevail over this
summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with
a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan
options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0410 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 – LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit
pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day
waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other
available leave balances to provide up to 100% of 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 SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER:
There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable
Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on
the job posting directly for more information.
