Salary : $67,600.00 - $98,945.60 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-77412-08
Department: Auditor Controller
Division: ACO Property Tax
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 100

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
HIGHLY IMPORTANT - ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S) UPLOADED BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.

The Riverside County Auditor-Controller (ACO) seeks an Accountant I/II for their Property Tax unit located in Riverside, CA.

The Accountant I/II will work under the direct supervision of the Supervising Accountant and will be responsible for validating complex calculations for the Secured annual extension and supplemental tax rolls which include reviewing and verifying various property tax reports and accounting reports to ensure accurate distribution of property taxes to taxing agencies, schools and special districts . They are required to examine and analyze proprietary property tax systems, aid taxpayers, other taxation offices, agencies, and districts to ensure compliance with various laws, statutory requirements and health and safety guidelines. Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for preparing state reports, journal entries, fund reconciliations, assisting with Public Records Requests, maintaining accounting and fiscal records, identifying defects and ensuring compliance within the property tax system, and estimating and determining revenue amounts.

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• At least two years of professional accounting experience
• Experience in preparing Form 11s in MinuteTraq
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Suite products (i.e Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Accounting System with specific experience in: General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable modules.
• Experience with legislative interpretation preferably government code and revenue and taxation codes including the California Revenue and Taxation Code and Health and Safety Code.
• Knowledge in governmental accounting, property tax laws, tax apportionment/distribution accounting, roll change.
• Experience in Aumentum Property Tax system.

Qualified applicants must possess strong analytical skills with experience in reviewing and auditing Financial Data Reports for accounting/system differences/variances. As well as prior experience with executive level writing and reports for preparation of Public Records requests.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

• Accountant I - $67,597 $93,783 Annually
• Accountant II - $71,315 $98,941 Annually

5% added premium pay for those who possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Meet the Team!

Theis an independent, nonpartisan elected office established to provide accounting, audit, payroll, and property tax administration services to County government, cities, K-14 schools and special districts. The Auditor-Controller is the chief accounting and disbursement officer of the County. Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California and the eleventh largest in the United States.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal recordkeeping functions in an assigned unit.
• Examine and analyze fiscal recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices).
• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, work sheets, and schedules.
• Prepare a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports.
• Review, evaluate, and may assist in the preparation and maintenance of the budget and internal controls.
• Prepare recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting and cost systems, procedures, and records.
• Analyze the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.
• Develop complex rate or cost models.
• Track, report, and reimburse routine federal or state grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Accountant I
OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's 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.
Accountant II
OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's 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. (One year of experience as a professional accountant with the County of Riverside may substitute for the 18 semester or 27 quarter units of specialized coursework.)
Experience: One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.
OPTION II

Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
Experience: One year of professional level accounting experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Accountant I classification.
ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; principles and procedures of governmental accounting; general business law and budgeting methods; principles of good office management and effective supervision; computerized data processing.
Ability to: Analyze data and draw logical conclusions; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; supervise the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

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For Questions Regarding This Recruitment:

Contact Christopher Recinos[email protected] or at 951 - 955 - 9883. Please allow 1 - 3 business days for a response for your inquiry.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 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:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
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.