Senior Account Clerk (Fire Department)

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications from current employees for the position of Senior Account Clerk to fill one (1) vacancy in the Fire Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months. The Senior Account Clerk performs, oversees, and delegates accounting, analytical, and clerical work that involves posting, checking entries, reconciling and balancing accounts, payroll, and utility account management in a customer information or accounting system. Creates utility bills and performs other clerical accounting work. This is the journey level position in the Account Clerk series of jobs. Employees in this class normally work under minimal supervision and, are expected to perform a wide variety of accounting and analytical duties. Provide oversight, guidance, and training for lower-level staff.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a wide range of clerical work in the management of accounts depending upon area of assignment; may be appointed to police, fire, community development, finance, or other department based on need or requirement; provide direction, guidance, and oversee general accounting activities.
• Ensure and monitor the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledger records according to established account classifications; maintain project files, spreadsheets, accounts, and customer information.
• Post, enter, and insert entries from supportive records and balance against other records; ensure accuracy and monitor account data.
• Monitor the reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and provide direction for other account management inquiries.
• Prepare and audit voucher packages for payment to vendor; prepare purchase requisitions and change orders.
• Post charges to accounts; enter changes accurately to various customer and City accounts; perform daily audits of information entered to ensure accuracy and reconcile accounts regularly.
• Calculate personnel, equipment, and other costs for special projects; make estimates and balance costs on account ledgers; perform general purchasing activities for various departments.
• Assist, support, and provide clerical help for departmental budgetary control; prepare financial and statistical reports when requested.
• Utilize a personal computer, calculator, and other office equipment to carry out assigned clerical functions; answers telephones, emails, and other account inquiries.
• Handle invoices and payment requests; ensure the timely submission, processing, and payment of requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines: Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing accounting work in a municipal setting OR with the possession of an Associate Degree or higher in closely related field, two (2) years of experience performing accounting work preferably in a municipal setting.

Selection Process

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. 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. 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 by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
2. 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.

Benefits

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 offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance: The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 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 equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits: Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance: Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual: 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.