Accountant I (Internal Auditor) DPSS

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Public Social Services is recruiting for an Accountant I to serve as an Internal Auditor for the Administrative Services Division Independent Review Group for their office in Riverside CA.

The selected candidate will be assigned to the departments Internal Review Group (IRG) responsible for conducting audits of external contractors as well as internal DPSS units. This position will perform audits mandated by the State of California Department of Social Services Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) section 23-640. They will be responsible for reviewing and auditing items such as program payments contract and grant compliance and audits of Title 22 programs.

Candidates must have:

• Experience in performing internal audits of a public agency including Performance audits for contract compliance agreed-upon procedure reviews and Operational audits.
  • This would include performing all aspects of an audit including but not limited to planning conducting fieldwork performing analysis and drafting final correspondence (e.g. reports).
• Working experience in reviewing public agency contracts and grant programs for external and internal reporting.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of auditing standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the American Institute of CPAs as they relate to governmental auditing.
• Ability to perform complex analytical and critical examination of governmental records contracts and grants.
• Working experience in preparing accounting statistical and narrative reports of completed audits.
• Certified as a Public Accountant (CPA) Internal Auditor (CIA) or Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

The Accountant I is a natural progression underfill for the Accountant II. Incumbents are expected to promote to Accountant II after obtaining one year of experience as an Accountant I meeting the education requirement and obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation. Failure to promote to the Accountant II class will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.

Meet the Team!
TheRiverside 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. The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) provides services and assistance to protect and empower vulnerable people in our community.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Establish review revise and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.

Examine and analyze fiscal record-keeping systems and procedures.

Review evaluate and may assist in the preparation and internal controls.

Examine analyze and verify fiscal documents (e.g. vouchers warrants requisitions purchase orders receiving records and invoices).

Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of accounting statistical and narrative reports.

Review the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.

Reviews annual and single audit reports and evaluates cost allocation plans for appropriateness and compliance with federal state and local regulations.

Writes draft and final audit reports.

Performs reviews of internal divisions vendors and contractors compliance with contract provisions and state and federal regulations. May respond to external stakeholders requests for budget revisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in accounting or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting finance auditing taxation financial reporting business finance financial statement analysis or external and internal reporting or closely related coursework.

OPTION II
Certification: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

OPTION III
Education: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting finance auditing taxation financial reporting business finance financial statement analysis or external and internal reporting or closely related coursework.

Experience: One year equivalent to the County of Riverside Accountant Trainee classification.

OPTION IV
Education: Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or another field of that study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting finance auditing taxation financial reporting business finance financial statement analysis or external and internal reporting or closely related coursework.

Experience: Three years of paraprofessional accounting experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Accounting Technician classification series.

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; general business laws and budgeting methods.

Ability to: Analyze data define problem areas and draw logical conclusions; understand and apply the principles laws and procedures involved in the accounting and auditing functions; examine and verify records; maintain records and prepare accounting statistical and narrative reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For Questions Regarding This Recruitment:

Contact Christopher Recinos or at 951 -. Please allow 1 3 business days for a response for your inquiry.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses 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 Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: 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: 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 (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

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 Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

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