Job Description

The Position

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The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of

Accounting Technician

to fill one (1) vacancy in the

Administration Division

of the Riverside Fire Department

.

The position will remain open until 10/30/2025 at 11:59pm or until the first 200 applications are received. Once the eligibility list established it may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to (6) months.

An Accounting Technician, under general supervision, will perform technical and detailed accounting work involved in the maintenance of the general ledger and fixed asset accounting systems; and do related work as required.

Work Performed

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Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining corrective entries involved in maintaining accounting controls. Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions and sections. Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing general ledge and fixed assets transactions. Utilize various computer software to carry out assigned accounting duties. Input and retrieve data and produce reports using an on-line computer. Perform other related duties as assigned.

In addition to the above duties, when assigned to Accounting:

Prepare and audit materials requiring analyses of supporting documents ensuring that all entries and adjustments are entered properly in the system. Examine, reconcile, balance and adjust accounting records. Maintenance of a fixed asset system, including reviewing invoices to determine existence of fixed asset, input of transactions into computer system and other miscellaneous tasks. Prepare a variety of state, federal and local claims, statements and reports from a variety of sources, preliminary data, accounting records and computer printouts. Calculate costs for invoicing various billable work orders, damage claims, leases and various assignments. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Recruitment Guidelines:

Education:High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED) supplemented by college level courses in accounting.

Experience:Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of financial, fiscal and related statistical records.

Necessary Special Requirement

Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1)

Completed Employment Application

2)

Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3)

Current transcript or degree showing education is supplemented by college level courses in accounting

MUST

be scanned and attached to the online application.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.



The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.



It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.



Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.



Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:



An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.