Supervising Accountant - ACO at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AS PROOF OF ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION COMPLETED AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

The County of Riverside's Auditor-Controller Office seeks a qualified Supervising Accountant who will oversee support staff within the Budget, Cash, and Stale Dated areas of the General Accounting Division located in Riverside.

The Supervising Accountant will oversee a staff within the Cash Team in the General Accounting Division and will be responsible leading, training, and developing their assigned reports. The incumbent will be responsible for fund reconciliation, perform journal entry preparation, manage budget maintenance, Form 11's maintenance, year-end encumbrance process, stale-dated, reviewing and approving vouchers, participation/presentation in the Monthly Accounting Meetings (MAM), and assist with cash flows and footnotes to the County's Financial Statements. Prepare and contribute to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) assignments while adhering to established financial policies and procedures. Additionally, they will research any laws, policies, and/or Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pertaining to accounting and financial reporting questions; assist external auditors during the annual audit process as it relates to the Accounts Payable and Cash management section; conduct presentations/trainings pertaining to new county policies, governmental financial rules and regulations.
Competitive candidates will have strong organizational and analytical skills, can multi-task between assignments with tight and competing deadlines, and have strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, V-lookups, etc.), Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Power BI. Proficient in PeopleSoft Financial Accounting System, and Quantum. Professional level accounting experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Overview, Query modules, and MinuteTraq. Experience within a governmental accounting office and knowledge of accounting principles within a public agency are highly desired.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Auditor-Controller is an independent, nonpartisan elected office established to provide accounting, audit, payroll, and property tax administration services to County government, cities, K-14 schools and special districts. The Auditor-Controller is the chief accounting and disbursement officer of the County. Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California and the eleventh largest in the United States.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise staff, and maintain and control the fiscal recordkeeping functions and systems in a departmental accounting function; supervise and participate in the preparation, review, and verification of a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports.

• Examine and analyze complex fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures to evaluate effectiveness; develop, revise, and maintain forms for fiscal transactions, recordkeeping and budgetary control.

• Review, evaluate, design, implement, and revise accounting systems; review laws, legislation, and policies to ensure compliance and determine impact on accounting procedures.

• Provide guidance and assistance to department and other officials on a variety of accounting and budgetary problems.

• Coordinate the methods, procedures, and work of the accounting unit supervised with other sections, departments, or outside fiscal intermediaries.

• Organize, assign, and review work of subordinate staff; evaluate, train, and provide technical assistance to subordinate staff; coordinate accounting work with data processing systems.

• May perform purchasing or other fiscally related staff services; may assist in the preparation of departmental budgets; perform special accounting-related assignments or projects as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
OPTION I: 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. (One year of experience as a professional accountant with the County of Riverside may substitute for the 18 semester or 27 quarter units of specialized coursework.)

OPTION II: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

EXPERIENCE OPTION I: Two years of experience as a professional accountant or auditor equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant II class performing the full range of journey level accounting or auditing assignments.

OPTION II: One year of experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Senior Accountant, which included acting in the lead capacity over accounting and clerical staff performing complex technical accounting or auditing work.

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting, budgeting, laws, and regulations affecting governmental financial operations; principles of business management and office methods and procedures; data processing systems applicable to accounting operations; the principles of supervision.

Ability to: Evaluate and supervise the work of subordinate staff; interpret and analyze complex data and material and draw local conclusions; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to accounting operations; maintain complex records and prepare complex reports and financial statements; prepare oral and written reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be necessary at the time of hire.

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Additional Information:

Contact Christopher Recinos at Crecinos@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

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 ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

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 support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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 of 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).

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  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.


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  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.


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  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:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new 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.

A member who first 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 retirement@rivco.org 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):
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 - 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.

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