Accountant Three Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $87,339.20 - $120,224.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19954-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 02/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Systems Accountants III to lead Systems Accountants in developing, designing, and reviewing the most complex accounting system and procedure assignments. Essential duties include assisting departments in identifying, defining, analyzing, and processing accounting and financial problems; developing and recommending a variety of departmental accounting systems; preparing procedures for and instructing departments in the implementation of new or modified systems; evaluating the feasibility of accounting systems; coordinating the conversion of existing systems and procedures; and responding to questions regarding accounting concepts, cost accounting, and legal interpretations relating to fiscal matters.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Applications are also being accepted for Systems Accountant II which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for both levels as appropriate.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
2) 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
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics OR a bachelor's degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting. (Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)
EXPERIENCE
Must possess three (3) years of professional-level accounting experience that includes analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials related to accounting systemsthat ensures compliance and accuracy of financial data. (Experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years.)
(Note: Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)
Substitution: One (1) year of professional-level accounting experience (equivalent to a San Bernardino County classification or higher) may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):
EDUCATION
If qualifying with a Bachelor's degree in another field, a copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be attached to your application or submitted via email to Subject: Systems Accountant III. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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 extensive professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems; procedures; maintaining system security, workflow and master data; developing training materials; and having strong oral and written communication skills enabling them to communicate and translate complex technical accounting system topics in a clear and concise manner. Possession of CPA is desired.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
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 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, follow this link or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. 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, 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
Administrative Services 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 (909) 387-5787 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 competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
(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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Qualifying Education: Indicate below in which you qualify.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or economics.
• Bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units in accounting. (Transcripts MUST be submitted/attached.)
• None of the above, I do not possess the required education as described above.

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If your degree was completed outside of the United States, please upload your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application may not be considered.

• I have uploaded my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
• The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the employer and dates where you acquired your qualifying 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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Accounting/Auditing Experience: Clearly describe in detail your professional-level work experience performing complex Accounting and/or Auditing functions. Be sure to include the following:

Explicit details of duties and tasks performed

Level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated),

Name of your employer(s),

Dates of employment where you gained the experience,

Title of your position(s).
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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Accounting Software Administration/Implementation: Clearly describe in detail your work experience with the following:

Analyzing accounting systems

Designing accounting systems

Implementing accounting systems

Maintaining accounting systems
Be sure to demonstrate specific examples of duties and tasks performed and the accounting systems used. (Experience in creating documents or entries in a system or end user experience is not considered qualifying.)
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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Accounting Systems and Procedures: Clearly describe in detail your work experience (as it relates to accounting systems) with the following:

Documenting business requirements

Systems functionality

System controls

System issues

System procedures

System end-suer training materials
Be sure to demonstrate specific examples of duties and tasks performed and the accounting systems used. Include dates of employment and name of employer where this experience was utilized.
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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Cost Accounting & Financial Statement Preparation: Clearly describe in detail your work experience documenting, preparing, and/or reviewing cost accounting and/or financial statements (include the type of products or services provided by the organization and the cost methodologies used and statements prepared). Be sure to demonstrate specific examples of the types of financial documentation and what they were used for. Include dates of employment and name of employer where this experience was acquired. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Researching/Reviewing Legislation and Legal Codes: Clearly describe in detail your work experience researching legal codes, statutes or regulatory guidance and applying that research to cost accounting, accounting systems, or business processes. Be sure to include name of employer. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Report Writing: Clearly describe in detail examples of your work experience writing reports, manuals, procedures, findings and recommendations for management, and other professional business writing and what they were used for. Include dates of employment and name of employer where this experience was acquired. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Data Analytics: Describe any experience with data analytics related to accounting that may include: data analysis, data collection, and/or interpretation and decision making. Include the type of software, applications or other analytic tools used and examples of the types of data sets or projects conducted. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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