Accounting Assistant II - Sheriff's Office at Cabazon ...

Salary : $41,617.90 - $61,888.82 Annually Location : Throughout Riverside County Job Type: Regular Job Number: 26-15912-04JM Department: Sheriff Division: Accounting & Finance Opening Date: 03/05/2025 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's Sheriff's Office seeks to fill multiple Accounting Assistant II positions to support the Cabazon and Palm Desert Station. The incumbent will perform a variety of accounting and fiscal duties requiring research and interpretation of established guidelines. This position does not offer the ability to telecommute, work remotely or hybrid and would require the selected candidates to report into the office. Meet the Team! The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOPTION I Experience: One year as an Accounting Assistant I with the County of Riverside or in an equivalent position. OPTION IIExperience: 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 OPTIONSKnowledge 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Other Requirements: License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Security Clearance:A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriff's Office is required. What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. The preliminary closing date for this posting is Friday January 2, 2026, at 11:59pm, however posting may close at any time. Current Sheriff's Office employees may receive interview preferences over external applicants. The closing date and timefor this position Thursday 3/12/26 11:59 PM Pacific Time For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Joseph Miller at 951-955-3769 or. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response. APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE.. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 4 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance) BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information. 01 Do you have one year experience as an Accounting Assistant I with the County of Riverside? Yes No 02 Have you completed at least 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. Yes No 03 Do you have two years of experience in the review, reconciliation, and preparation of financial accounts? Yes No 04 I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department as part of the employment requirements of this position. Yes No 05 I am aware that any false statements made on this questionnaire will cause my name to be removed from the eligibility list or be cause for non-selection by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. I further understand that all information and responses I provide in this application will be subject to verification through a polygraph examination should I move forward in the selection process. I also acknowledge this record is confidential and will be the property of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Yes No 06 Are you willing to work in the desert locations of the County of Riverside (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella and surrounding cities)? Yes No 07 How many years of work experience do you have performing a variety of office support duties such as typing correspondence and/or email, data entry, record keeping, filing, answering and/or routing calls, copying, faxing, or similar activities? None Less than 6 months 6 months or more, less than 1 year 1 year, but less than 2 years 2 years, but less than 3 years 3 years, but less than 4 years 4 years, but less than 5 years 5 years or more 08 Please rate your proficiency in Microsoft Excel. No experience Beginner Intermediate Advanced 09 How many years of work experience do you have providing customer service? None Less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years or more 10 Are you currently 18 years of age or older? Yes No 11 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law? No Yes I am in the process of obtaining authorization. 12 I acknowledge and understand that this position will require me to report in office and does not offer telecommuting, hybrid or remote work opportunities. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10