Fiscal Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $40,539.20 - $55,702.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-06050-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 05/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
IMMEDIATE VACANCIES - APPLY TODAY!
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Fiscal Assistants who perform fiscal duties in support of existing accounting processes. Work may involve verifying, auditing, classifying, processing, tracking, posting and reconciling payroll, accounts payable, travel claims, tax matters, billings and payments, reimbursements, accounts receivable, public assistance grants and trust accounts.
For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Fiscal Assistant 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
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 Assistant is $19.90 - $28.90 hourly (range 15)). For additional details, refer to the and
The salary for Special Districts (Fiscal Assistant is $19.90 - $28.90 hourly (range 15)). 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 twelve (12) months of full-time equivalent work experience performing fiscal activities where the primaryduty involved performance of arithmetic calculations.
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.)
OPTION 2
EDUCATION: Must possess a completed Associate 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.
EDUCATIONQualifying 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 while supporting existing accounting staff.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (practice materials not available):

• Math Skills
• Attention to Detail and Problem Solving
• Integrity and Interpersonal Skills

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 (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 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 (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 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 performing fiscal activities that involve arithmetic calculations and how you meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Option 1 - Twelve (12) months of full-time work experience performing fiscal activities where the primary duty involved performance of mathematical calculations.
• Option 1 w/Substitution - Six (6) months of full-time work experience AND six (6) semester (9 quarter) units of completed accounting coursework. (Transcripts MUST be attached.)
• Option 2 - A completed Associate 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 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 work experience performing fiscal activities where the primary duty involved performance of arithmetic calculations. Be sure to include examples of duties and tasks performed. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed 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)
• CASHIERING: experience using a cash register/automated cashiering system, including balancing receipts and coding items
• 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 use