Senior Accountant

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, a division of County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions Department, is seeking to fill a Senior Accountant position located in Riverside.

This position is mainly responsible for creating and reviewing budget reports; reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledger accounts; and creating, maintaining, and reviewing accounting and fiscal records.

Additionally, the Senior Accountant will serve in a lead capacity, providing technical guidance and directions to subordinate team members.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and have experience in financial reporting, budget preparation, preferably in a government environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

A Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.

Familiarity with housing and homelessness programs may be helpful.
Meet the Team!
The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) 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 .

• Examine and analyze complex fiscal records and procedures.

• Review accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Review, evaluate, and assist the design, revision and implementation of internal control systems.

• Coordinate work with other sections and departments.

• Perform accounting related projects as required.

• May perform purchasing or other fiscally related services.

• May train and lead accounting and clerical personnel.

• May review laws, legislation, and policies to determine impact on accounting procedures and recordings.

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, 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.)

Experience: One year of professional level accounting or auditing experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accountant II classification.

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

Experience: One year of profess...