San Bernardino County
Systems Accountant III
San Bernardino County, Los Angeles, California, United States,
APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 13, 2024, FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION
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, and analyzing 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; and coordinating the conversion of existing systems and procedures.The resulting eligible list may also 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
.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITSAnnual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5%
up to max stepCertified 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. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Mileage reimbursement is available.Sponsorship:
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.*Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.REQUIRED:EDUCATION
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
OR
Bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, half of which must be upper division.
EXPERIENCEMust possess three (3) years of professional-level accounting experience
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
. 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 County of San Bernardino Accountant II 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 fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Systems Accountant III or 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.)
Click
here
for more information on evaluation services.
The ideal candidate will have extensive
professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems
; procedures; maintaining system security and workflow; maintaining master data; developing training materials; as well as 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.
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 :
Applications will be accepted continuously, with a
priority screening date of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024
.
After the priority screening date, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis or periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply 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 , please click
HERE
to review the Government Jobs
online application guide
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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form
within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er)
who are not current County employees
may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
here
for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process#J-18808-Ljbffr
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, and analyzing 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; and coordinating the conversion of existing systems and procedures.The resulting eligible list may also 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
.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITSAnnual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5%
up to max stepCertified 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. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Mileage reimbursement is available.Sponsorship:
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.*Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.REQUIRED:EDUCATION
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
OR
Bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, half of which must be upper division.
EXPERIENCEMust possess three (3) years of professional-level accounting experience
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
. 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 County of San Bernardino Accountant II 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 fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Systems Accountant III or 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.)
Click
here
for more information on evaluation services.
The ideal candidate will have extensive
professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems
; procedures; maintaining system security and workflow; maintaining master data; developing training materials; as well as 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.
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 :
Applications will be accepted continuously, with a
priority screening date of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024
.
After the priority screening date, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis or periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply 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 , please click
HERE
to review the Government Jobs
online application guide
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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form
within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er)
who are not current County employees
may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
here
for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process#J-18808-Ljbffr