Accounts Representative (Fire District)

The Job

This is a Fire District position only. San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Accounts Representatives who support a variety of activities of the Fire District and community Fire Stations through the billing and collection of fees for services rendered. Accounts Representatives perform difficult and responsible work in the maintenance of billing and customer accounts. Responsibilities include the preparation, processing, posting, and review of billing documents and fiscal records. Accounts Representatives perform duties independently and as a member of small and large teams, typically in an active and busy business office environment. The eligible list may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur within the department. For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Accounts Representative job description. Excellent benefits. To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Conditions of employment:

• Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Eighteen (18) months (full-time equivalent) experience with billing records, performing billing and accounting tasks using a computerized billing/fiscal software system as the primary responsibility, including posting to accounts payable and accounts receivable. Note: Cashiering and sales experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and demonstrates strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills. In addition, this ideal candidate possesses strong experience with a variety of billing and fiscal software, along with familiarity with Excel and Excel formulas.

Selection Process

Examination: There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Fiscal and Collections Concepts
• Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills
• English Usage and Reading Comprehension

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.