Fiscal Specialist

Salary : $44,096.00 - $62,129.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-06051-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 05/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


The Job
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San Bernardino County is recruiting for Fiscal Specialists who perform complex fiscal duties which may include the following: review, audit, and prepare accounting documents; process payments, invoices, billings, reimbursements, credit card statements, and claims; maintain accounting or fiscal records; prepare fiscal and statistical reports; and collect, distribute and allocate funds to correct accounts.
For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the job description.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department . Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County , and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.


The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Fiscal Specialist is $21.47 - $29.61 hourly (range 18)). For additional details, refer to the and


The salary for Special Districts (Fiscal Specialist is $21.44 - $31.08 hourly (range 18)). For additional details, refer to the and
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
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

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION 1

EXPERIENCE: Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent fiscal work experience reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting records as the primary function of the job.
Education Substitution: Six (6) semester (9 quarter) units of completed college level accounting coursework may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the required experience. (Transcripts MUST be attached if you do not possess a completed Associate degree (or higher) in related field.)
NOTE: General office/clerical experience is not considered qualifying fiscal work experience.

OPTION 2

EDUCATION: Must possess a completed Bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting/finance, or closely related field . (Education must be clearly indicated in the Education section of the Application.)
IMPORTANT NOTES: All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

EDUCATION Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent math/fiscal skills as well as the ability to operate a computer, applicable software, and a variety of office machines to enter and retrieve data and produce and/or process a variety of documents and reports. The ideal candidate will also excel working in team settings and enjoy collaborating with existing fiscal/accounting staff.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (practice materials not available):

• Advanced Fiscal Concepts
• Attention to Detail
• Personal Effectiveness

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:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time .
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 , follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and 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 (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:

Employment Hiring Process Information
SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey

Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Clerical Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Minimum Requirements: Choose the option that best describes your full-time work experience reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting records and how you meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Option 1 - Eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent fiscal work experience reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting records as the primary function of the job.
• Option 1 w/Substitution - Twelve (12) months of full-time equivalent fiscal work experience AND six (6) semester (9 quarter) units of completed accounting coursework. (Transcripts MUST be attached.)
• Option 2 - A completed Bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting/finance, or other closely related field of study obtained from an accredited college/university.
• None of the above. I do not meet the experience and/or education requirements as indicated above.

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College Education: Indicate degree(s) earned/coursework completed. (Education must be clearly demonstrated in the Education section of the application.)

• Master's degree (or higher)
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree
• Some college coursework
• None of the above

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer(s) and dates of employment where you acquired your qualifying fiscal experience. If none, indicate "N/A."

Employer referenced and all relevant experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.


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Experience: Clearly describe in detail your fiscal work experience reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting records. Be sure to include examples of duties and tasks performed. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.


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SPECIAL SKILLS: Some departments require special skills and may request verification (certificates, etc.) at the time of interview. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental questions below for that skill.

• By checking this box, I am indicating that I understand the above statement.

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FISCAL/ACCOUNTING SKILLS: Indicate in which areas you have at least six (6) months of experience. Check all that apply.

• PAYROLL: processing, auditing, correcting and calculating payroll
• BILLING: preparing, processing or issuing invoices/claims
• MEDICAL BILLING: experience preparing, processing or auditing medical billing
• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: processing invoices and other expenditures for proper documentation AND preparing for payment
• ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: receiving and posting payments to proper accounts
• BUDGETING: participating in budget preparation, as well as experience monitoring purchases and expenditures
• EXCEL: experience using Excel and/or other spreadsheet software
• SAP: experience using SAP software
• Time & Attendance System experience (Ex: ADP or Kronos)
• OTHER
• NONE

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For each area of fiscal/accounting experience you indicated above, provide the following:

• Brief description and/or examples of duties, tasks, and responsibilities
• Number of months/years you performed this duty
• Employer name
  If no experience, indicate "N/A."
  Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Indicate which of the following computer applications you have at least six (6) months of experience. Check all that apply.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Other
• None

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For each computer application you indicated experience with above, provide the following:

• Reason for using the application (include examples)
• Number of months or years of experience and how often used
  If no experience, indicate "N/A."
  Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SOFTWARE: Indicate which of the following specialized financial computer applications you have at least six (6) months of experience. Check all that apply.

• Peachtree
• Quickbooks
• Peoplesoft
• SAP
• Shadow
• Electronic Health Records (Meditech, EPIC, Avatar, etc.)
• JD Edwards
• ADP
• Faster
• OTHER
• NONE

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For each accounting/financial software you indicated experience with above, provide the following:

• Reason for using the application (include examples)
• Number of months or years of experience and how often used
  If no experience, indicate "N/A."
  Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.

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AVAILABILITY: Please indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. Follow this for more information.

• I am available for referral to County vacancies only.
• I am available for referral to San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department vacancies only.
• I am available for referral to both County and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District/Special Districts Department vacancies.

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PROBATION AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS AVAILABILITY: Positions in Probation and Sheriff's Departments require extensive background investigations, which may include polygraph testing. Indicate your availability for referral to these departments.

• I am available for referral to the Probation and Sheriff's Departments and am willing to accept a job offer, if made.
• I am not available for referral to the Probation and Sheriff's Departments.

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Background Check/Polygraph Testing: An extensive background check and polygraph testing is required for positions working with the Juvenile Justice and Correctional Health Care populations as described in the above question. To learn more information about this process, please visit the

Are you willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?

• Yes, I am willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing.
• No, I am not willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing. Your selection of this choice may disqualify you from the selection process.

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AVAILABILITY: An in-depth background investigation including a background check through the California Department of Justice, FBI Livescan/fingerprint check, credit check, and a review of California Court records is required for positions in the District Attorney's Office. Are you willing to participate in the in-depth background check process?

• Yes, I am willing to participate in the in-depth background check process.
• No, I am not willing to participate in the in-depth background check process.

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ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FISCAL SPECIALIST: Positions exist at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) . Indicate your availability for referral to this department.

• I am available for referral to positions at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).
• I am NOT available for referral to positions at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).

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OVERTIME AVAILABILITY: Some Departments, such as Registrar of Voters, require overtime which is dependent upon election cycles and other business needs. Indicate your availability for referral to positions that require overtime.

• I am available for referral to positions that require Overtime.
• I am NOT available for referral to positions that require Overtime.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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