Systems Accountant II

The Job San Bernardino County is recruiting for Systems Accountants II who establish, modify, and evaluate accounting systems that have a departmental or County-wide impact.
Essential duties include identifying, defining, and analyzing accounting and financial problems; analyzing system functionality; maintaining security and controls; developing training materials; providing annual and on-going training and technical assistance to end users; testing and reviewing system output; and responding to questions regarding accounting concepts, cost accounting, and legal interpretations relating to fiscal matters; and performing cash flow and cost/benefit analysis.
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 II job description.
Applications are also being accepted for System Accountant III, which requires a separate application.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Bi-annual step increases of 2.
5% up to Step 14 3% Annual Across-the-Board Salary Increases in February 2024/2025** Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 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.
Minimum Requirements 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.
Substitution: An active California Certified Public Accountant license may substitute for the education requirements.
You must list your license on the license/certification section on your application.
EXPERIENCE Must possess two (2) 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 II or email to employment@hr.
sbcounty.
gov Subject: Systems Accountant II.
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.
Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have extensive professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems and procedures; maintaining system security; developing training materials; and possess strong oral and written communication skills enabling them to communicate and translate complex technical accounting system topics in a clear and concise manner.
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: (NOTE: There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification (title and level)).
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.
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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