The PositionThe City of Riverside, Finance Department, is accepting applications from current employees for the position of
Accounting Supervisor to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Accounting Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision, an Accounting Supervisor will supervise and participate in the maintenance of the Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable System; prepare regular special reports; and do related work as required.
Work PerformedWhen assigned to perform Accounts Receivable related duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Examine, reconcile, balance and adjust accounts receivable records to include the preparation of journal entries.
- Oversee the accounts receivable collections process, including coordinating with an outside collection agency.
- Review and approve various accounts receivable adjustments, cash receipt batches, and accounts receivable batches.
- Act as the DMV verification account administrator related to damage claims.
- Supervise subordinates to include training, evaluating, coaching, scheduling work, and making hiring recommendations.
- Administer various accounts receivable and collection related programs.
- Prepare and audit materials requiring analyses of supporting documentation ensuring that all entries and adjustments are properly in the system.
- Coordinate accounts receivable activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections.
- Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing accounting transactions.
- Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining corrective entries involved in maintaining accounting controls.
- Review and approve refunds and credits.
- Assist with any accounts receivable requests during the annual financial audit.
- Complete any requests for proposals (RFP) for any accounts receivable related vendors (e.g. collection agencies).
- Prepare and analyze allowance for doubtful accounts related to the City’s accounts receivables.
- Utilize current computer software programs to carry out assigned functions as necessary.
- Assists with developing Finance Department policies, processes, and procedures.
QualificationsEducation: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED), including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping or accounting.
Experience: Five years of experience maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or related accounting records.
Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). 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.
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.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
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. Level I include Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt).The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance - The City offerssix health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
- Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
- Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
- Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
- Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
- LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific