Supervising Accounting Technician (Finance)

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Finance and Forecasting Division is recruiting for a Supervising Accounting Technician located in Riverside, CA.

The incumbent will supervise Accounting Technicians and oversee the daily operations of the unit. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts such as first-time agreements, amendments, and purchase orders, along with managing related invoicing on a monthly and quarterly basis. The role includes audits and staff evaluations, reviewing submitted invoices and journals, processing county expense claims, reconciling grant funding, and supporting budget activities across multiple funding sources. The incumbent will also update policies and procedures, run financial queries, and participate in meetings to present reporting and financial updates as needed.

The most competitive candidates will possess supervisory experience, experience with grants and contracts, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and PeopleSoft Financials.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS ) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.• Supervises and reviews the work of a fiscal support unit; resolves difficult problems pertaining to the work of the staff; personally performs the more difficult work of the unit.

• Reviews work procedures and recommends changes to be more efficient.

• Trains staff in how to perform the work, including office/program policies and procedures.

• Analyzes procedural and/or technical problems; develops recommendations regarding resolution of other problems and/or resolves the problems; acts as a resource to staff.

• Provides support functions to managers and professional accounting staff in accomplishment of special projects and assists with a variety of support functions.One year of experience as an Accounting Technician I or Supervising Accounting Assistant with the County of Riverside or an equivalent position;

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Four years of experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial, or statistical records, including one year in the reconciliation of accounts (experience in reconciling governmental budget accounts is preferred); One year of the stated non-specialized experience may be substituted as listed under Education.

Education: Typically, one year of the stated non-specialized experience may be substituted with the completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from coursework at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision; principles of office management.

Ability to: Effectively supervise employees engaged in performing a variety of accounting support duties; reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and administrative requirements. What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of DPSS may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Genesis Ochoategui at gochoategui@rivco.org .