Accounting Services Clerk (Business Services) (1FT/1PT)

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
5/26/2026


Department: Business Services (M)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
College/Campus: Moreno Valley
Physical location of the position: Moreno Valley
Employment Type: Part-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week: 19.5 Hours Per Week
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade K
Salary Amount: $36.09 - $43.93
Salary Type: Hourly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

BASIC FUNCTION

Performs a variety of accounting work and tasks in connection with the District's accounting and payroll operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification in the Fiscal series is responsible for ensuring that general accounting and payroll transactions and documents are properly processed and recorded. Employees in this classification perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department.

Education:
Education and Experience:

An associate's degree and two (2) years of experience in a school district or higher education accounting office; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Experience:
Knowledge Of:

1. Generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Accounting terminology, principles, practices, and procedures.
3. California Community College's Budget and Accounting Manual.
4. Payroll methods, practices, and terminology.
5. Commonly used word processing and electronic spreadsheet software.

Ability To:

1. Carry out complex oral and written instructions.
2. Exercise judgment and initiative.
3. Work independently.
4. Work under the pressure of recurrent deadlines with frequent interruptions.
5. Operate a 10-key calculator, type proficiently, and demonstrate skill with modern office equipment.
6. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
7. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.
8. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
9. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
10. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses/Certifications:

None.
Other:PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

The essential functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals
in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.


Duties and Responsibilities:

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares financial and statistical reports as directed.
2. Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, and expense claims to determine proper budget codes and authorization and performs other budget control functions as assigned.
3. Assists with budget, requisitions, and travel requests.
4. Maintains files and distributes reports to user departments as required.
5. Assists with monitoring, reconciling, and maintaining accurate and detailed records for all governmental funds.
6. Assists in the preparation of a variety of payroll related tasks, including but not limited to, calculation of pay, time sheet verification, attendance verification, employment verifications, and maintenance of complete and accurate confidential payroll records, as directed.
7. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of periodic financial reports, as directed.
8. Assists with the year-end closing process.
9. Assists with the preparation of audit schedules and the audit process as directed.
10. Maintains familiarity with all aspects and procedures of the District's accounting office, including but not limited to, conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and compliance with
the Budget and Accounting Manual.
11. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 10 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity.

In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows:

Lorraine Jones, Ed.D., M.S.W.
District Compliance Officer and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator
3801 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501
lorraine.jones@rccd.edu
951-222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:Full-time: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Part-time: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm & Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Other Transcript
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
Application Deadline:05-26-2026
Special Comments:IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
Application Types Accepted:Classified/Management/Confidential Application

Riverside Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Riverside Community College District is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

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