ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT I

$12.00 - $16.04 hourly $960.37 - $1,283.11 biweekly $2,080.80 - $2,780.08 monthly $24,969.57 - $33,360.91 annually The County of Riverside is looking for qualified Accounting Assistant I's. Positions in this class series provide support services in the maintenance and processing of financial and statistical records which are part of a more complex recordkeeping system. Typical positions assigned to this class level perform basic manual or automatic posting, cashiering, collecting and receipting money, and review of routine numerical data for accuracy. TO APPLY: Please visit our web-site to take the online test at www.rc-hr.com Go to Tests and Scores and then to Online Testing. Please follow the instructions carefully. OR PLEASE CONTACT OUR NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART HUMAN RESOURCES ASSESSMENT CENTER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TESTING. RIVERSIDE LOCATION: County of Riverside Human Resources Department Assessment Center 1115 Spruce Street Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 955-5844 INDIO LOCATION: County of Riverside Human Resources Department 44-199 Monroe Street Indio, CA 92201 (951) 955-5844 * At time of testing all applicants will be required to present a valid government issue ID. * If an accommodation is needed, please make your request when you schedule your appointment. * Veterans, please bring a copy of your DD214 and service-related disability letter (if applicable) at time of examination for consideration of Veterans Preference points. Examples Of Duties: * Make arithmetical calculations and verify totals; check arithmetical accuracy of claims, warrants, vouchers or deposits; check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding. * Post financial transactions to accounts or journals or ledgers; post and reconcile individual client accounts; adjust or balance ongoing and routine accounts; reconcile differences found between account records using established procedures or instructions; maintain logs of incoming or outgoing items. * Access computerized account files to obtain or update information/data; enter data (standard or coded) from forms or documents onto computer terminal. * Collect and receipt for monies; post cash receipts; make change for customers from a cash drawer; prepare cash drawer for daily change monetary needs; check cash against receipts to balance a cash drawer. * Calculate routine billings using established procedures or instructions; reconcile differences found between payments or receipts using established procedures or instructions. * Order supplies/stock; check purchase orders against requisitions; check supplies received against invoices; maintain routine inventory records. * Operate standard office equipment such as adding machine, typewriter, computer, cash register, or duplicating machine. * Answer routine questions in person or over the telephone. Typical Qualifications: OPTION I Experience: Two years of general clerical experience; (Substitution: One year of the required experience may be substituted with 18 semester or 27 quarter units in secretarial science, office practices, or a closely related field; OR 360 hours from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial science, business education or a closely related field.) OPTION II Education: Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units from an accredited college in business mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting or a closely related field. Knowledge 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 arithmetical 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. Read and follow special application instructions on this posting. If available, click the 'Apply' link located on this page. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, special accommodation or other employment questions, go back to our Employment page and see our Frequently Asked Questions. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). For further information regarding this posting, contact: Human Resources Testing Center at 951/955-5844 or send an email to HRTesting@rc-hr.com . For more information, please visit our website at: www.rc-hr.com. EOE.