Temporary Accountant I

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Accountant I position to support the Housing & Workforce Solutions Department (HWS) .

This is a full-time, temporary position located in Riverside.

Candidate will be responsible for analyzing complex accounting and financial data to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Preferred knowledge of grants billing, PeopleSoft Financial Accounting System, as well as skills in Microsoft Office Excel, and experience processing journals entries and reconciliations is desired.

Candidates who are self-motivated with strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are highly encouraged to apply.

Meet the Team!

The Housing and Workforce Development Department is a public agency chartered by the State of California to administer the development, rehabilitation or financing of affordable housing programs.

The mission of the Housing Authority is to transform and promote healthy, thriving communities, re-ignite hope and restore human dignity through the creation and preservation of high quality and innovative housing and community development programs which enhance the quality of life and revitalize neighborhoods to foster self-sufficiency.

The Housing Authority has been serving Riverside County since 1942.

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.

• Examine and analyze fiscal record-keeping systems and procedures.

• Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices).

• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, work sheets, and schedules.

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports.

• Review, evaluate, and may assist in the preparation and maintenance of the budget and internal controls.

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting cost systems, procedures, and records.

• Review the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.

• Develop routine rates or cost models.

OPTION I
Education: 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, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.

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

OPTION III
Education: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accou...