Systems Accountant I - Emergency Management Department

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Emergency Management Department (EMD) has an opening for a Systems Accountant I for the Riverside Office. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for running general ledger transactions and balances through an automated system that the candidate will be developing and will be tasked with identifying discrepancies and assigning them to be corrected. The Systems Accountant I will be responsible for account management including contract calculations, distribution, and billing.Additionally, the incumbent will be in charge of disaster recovery and ensuring the system is working for proper data input/output.

Candidates with emergency management experience, grant experience are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Access Development.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) is a public safety department that includes Emergency Planning Division (EPD)the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) and the Emergency Services Division (ESD). EMD coordinates emergency management and emergency medical services in order to mitigate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Who may Apply?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Study the principles and techniques used in conducting accounting systems analysis; assist in analyzing new legislation and existing information technology systems to solve problems, improve production and implement statutorily required changes.

• Assist in preparing or approving detailed requirements and specifications including flow charts and program narratives; develop production program schedules and coordinate and control production requests; assist in the preparation of detailed procedural guides and manuals to be used in implementing new or revised accounting systems.

• Confer with user department representatives to ensure that systems are functioning correctly and meeting user requirements; consult with and assist RCIT personnel as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting OR a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field with a specialization in accounting coursework. (A specialization is interpreted as the completion of at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.)

OR

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

OPTION II

Education: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or a major in a closely related field, WITH a specialization in accounting coursework.

Experience: Two years of professional-level accounting or auditing experience preferably in a governmental agency including experience with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Access development experience.

Knowledge of:County, state, and federal regulations relating to accounting and auditing requirements, accounting principles, theories, and procedures; governmental accounting and budgeting principles and procedures; basic computer principles, methods, and techniques.

Ability to: Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting operations; gather and analyze data; plan, coordinate, and initiate action to make appropriate recommendations; effectively prepare and present clear and comprehensive statistical and narrative reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at 951-955-3464 or via email at mmiller@rivco.org.