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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 Systems Accountant III 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 systems that 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 Senior Accountant/Auditor 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 employment@hr.sbcounty.gov 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.

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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 Policy. (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