Accounting Assistant II

The Treasurer Tax Collector Department is seeking qualified Accounting Assistant II -Bilingual (Spanish)-Palm Desert Meet the Team! Explore and learn more about Riverside County Agencies and Departments. To learn more about the benefits of working for the County : https : / / issuu.com / rivcohr / docs / hr_flipbook_1-24-23_r3 The Treasurer Tax Collector department is currently seeking an Accounting Assistant II to fill a bilingual (Spanish) vacancy in the city of Palm Desert. Qualified candidates will be tested for their fluency in Spanish and must be able to pass a credit check. 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 I / 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.

• 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.Accounting Assistant II 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, 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. 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. In addition to the above : Ability to : Interpret and apply a variety of regulations, procedures and requirements; perform research to resolve problems and correct errors; determine proper accounting codes and classification for transactions; reconcile differences within recordkeeping systems using mathematical skills and understanding of the recordkeeping systems and related transactions; understand relationships among accounting or statistical records and documents; perform a variety of financial or statistical recordkeeping work of moderate difficulty. Other Requirements : Assessment : Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for this position.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. What's Next? Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants. APPLICATION PERIOD The preliminary closing date for this posting is Thursday, March 6, 2025. For specific questions regarding this position, contact Tracy Felton at tfelton@rivco.org