The District Attorney of Riverside County has a vacancy for a Principal Accountant located in Riverside.
The Principal Accountant will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the fiscal, accounting, and auditing activities of the Riverside County District Attorney's office.
This includes directing the creation, maintenance, and review of financial and accounting records, supervising the preparation of intricate reports, and managing high-level budgets across various levels.
Ideal candidates for this role should have experience using the complete Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced skills in Excel.
Additionally, familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials, RivcoPro, and the Sherpa Budgeting system is preferred.
Competitive candidates will also possess knowledge of Government Accounting Standards (GASB), County Revolving Funds, and financial experience within a law enforcement agency.
Those who can prepare budget proposals and related budget journals in PeopleSoft are strongly encouraged to apply.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution.
Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.
The office’s staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.
We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.