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This county-wide recruitment will establish an Accounting Assistant II Countywide Candidate Pool of qualified applicants for Accounting Assistant II openings. This candidate pool will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the county.
Please note, some Accounting Assistant job openings may not be filled using this candidate pool and will require you to apply separately.
HOW IT WORKS
– Applicants will answer questions about location preferences, work experience, and
qualifications.
– The most competitive applicants (based on specialized skills) will be referred
for interviews.
– Applicants will receive email notification once their application is no longer being
considered due to Candidate Pool expiration.
Some positions may require a law enforcement background investigation which requires completion of an extensive questionnaire, meeting with a background investigator, and submitting several references.
An Accounting Assistant II performs a variety of accounting duties related to the maintenance and review of accounting, financial, and statistical records; and performs other related duties as required.
Competitive candidates with possess experience or general knowledge of accounting, accounts receivables, accounts payable, MS Office Suite basic to intermediate MS Excel skills are highly desired.
• Post financial transactions to accounts or journals or ledgers; post and reconcile individual client accounts; adjust or balance ongoing and routine accounts; reconcile differences found between account records using established procedures or instructions; maintain logs of incoming or outgoing items.
• Access computerized account files to obtain or update information/data; enter data (standard or coded) from forms or documents onto computer terminal.
• Collect and receipt for monies; post cash receipts; make change for customers from a cash drawer; prepare cash drawer for daily change monetary needs; check cash against receipts to balance a cash drawer.
• Calculate routine billings using established procedures or instructions; reconcile differences found between payments or receipts using established procedures or instructions.
• Order supplies/stock; check purchase orders against requisitions; check supplies received against invoices; maintain routine inventory records.
• Operate standard office equipment such as adding machine, typewriter, computer, cash register, or duplicating machine.
• Answer routine questions in person or over the telephone.
OPTION I
Experience: One year as an Accounting Assistant I with the County of Riverside or in an equivalent position.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years in the review, reconciliation, and preparation of financial accounts.
OPTION III
Education: Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from an accredited college or university.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Basic methods, practices, and terminology of fiscal recordkeeping, basic business mathematics; checks, money orders and other common negotiable instruments and their proper validation and endorsement; common methods of balancing cash and checks against records of receipt; methods of handling, recording and controlling monies received and disbursed; basic mathematical/fiscal computer applications.
In addition to the above, some positions may require:
Knowledge of: Basic payroll practices and procedures including FLSA requirements.
Ability to: Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately; operate standard office equipment which may include computers, calculators, cash registers, adding machines, and duplicating machines; read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; use computerized accounting systems; prepare data in proper format for data entry; understand and maintain financial accounting files or other record systems; recognize and correct computational errors; accurately compare, post and transfer numbers; understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classifications; prepare routine and special financial reports; communicate effectively by phone or in person; learn County accounting systems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Other Requirements:
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
All candidates will be required to take an online test as part of the application process for this position. The test must be taken through the NeoGov recruiting system. Candidates who meet the position requirements will be emailed a link to take the online test. It is strongly recommended that all candidates maintain a valid email in their contact information on their NeoGov account. It is important that the instructions provided in the email are followed exactly.
The Human Resources Department may require you to verify your identity and confirm test scores by retesting in a proctored environment. The County does not provide test scores to applicants.
Practice Tests are Available:
To take practice tests, review example questions, and get other testing advice, visit: http://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/
*The practice tests offered are not necessarily tests the County of Riverside would use.
*To take a practice test, you will need to create an account in SHL’s practice test system. If you have previously tested with the County of Riverside, you still need to create an account in the practice test system.
Veterans’ Preference: The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) 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. See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf
APPLICATION PERIOD
The preliminary closing date for this posting is Friday, February 4, 2022 at 11:59pm however postings may close at any time.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
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.
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 Creditial Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Andrew Tsang at [email protected].
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 LIUNA 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).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
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 [email protected] 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 4 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: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
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 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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