Average Income Accountant Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $67,600.00 - $98,945.60 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-77412-05
Department: Behavioral Health
Division: General Admin
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Department of Behavioral Health, Fiscal Division, is seeking an Accountant I/II to join our team in Riverside.
Under general supervision, performs complex financial analysis and provides budget and grant management support. Responsibilities include monitoring budgets, reconciling payments, preparing financial reports, ensuring grant compliance, and completing a variety of complex financial assignments to support organizational operations and fiscal objectives.
The Accountant I is the first working level classification in the professional Accountant series and reports to a supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents may perform either accounting or auditing functions and are expected to have a broad knowledge of the principles and practices related to these functions in order to facilitate fiscal control and analysis, and to assume working level duties of limited difficulty.
The Accountant II is the fully qualified journey level classification in the professional Accountant series and reports to a supervisory or manager position. Incumbents perform the full range of assignments requiring a greater technical knowledge than those given to the Accountant I class. Incumbents may be assigned the responsibility for an accounting subdivision or for the accounting function of a County department or may be given auditing assignments of average difficulty. In addition, incumbents may supervise clerical or technical staff, and may mentor Accountant Trainees.
Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.
• Experience performing accounting functions in a public sector or governmental agency environment.

To ensure compliance with the educational requirements for this position, please submit one of the following documents (applications lacking this information will not be considered):

• A copy of your degree if your major was in Accounting
• Transcripts if you minored in Accounting
• Valid California CPA or CIA license
• Foreign equivalency if your education was completed outside of the United States

Note: Education not meeting the 18-semester or 27-quarter unit Accounting concentration does not fulfill our educational criteria.
Work Schedule: 9/80, with every other Friday off; Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Salary Range:
Accountant I: $32.50 - $45.09 per hour
Accountant II: $34.29 - $47.57 per hour
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.
We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.
At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Accountant I:
• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.
• Examine and analyze fiscal record-keeping 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 or assist in the preparation of 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 or assist in the preparation of recommendations for the installation of new or revised accounting cost systems, procedures, and records.
• Review the classification and distribution of income and expenditures to proper accounts.
• Develop routine rates or cost models.
Accountant II:
• 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.
• EQUIVALENT TO ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN refers to functioning primarily as a key assistant to a professional accountant or other management staff in a large organization; performing difficult and complex paraprofessional accounting work that required the use of a wide range and variety of basic accounting principles and procedures in the establishment and maintenance of an accounting system for a large organization; performing highly responsible and complex work in specialized/technical reviews; having final approval and control of complex and varied accounting records, accounts, or claims.
• EQUIVALENT TO SUPERVISING ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN refers to the planning, coordinating, and supervising of a large fiscal support unit in a large organization; performing a variety of program and administrative support duties for higher level positions, which may have included the research, analysis, and interpretation of complex legislation or codes, and the development of related financial program and/or operational changes.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; general business laws and budgeting methods.Ability to: Analyze data, define problem areas, and draw logical conclusions; understand and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in the accounting and auditing functions; examine and verify records; maintain records and prepare accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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For Questions Regarding this Recruitment,
Please contact Lisette Jimenez at 951-955-5561 or Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry,