Accounts Representative (Fire District)

County of San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42,452.80–$58,593.60 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Background Investigation, Billing, Billing Records, Billing Software, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Conservation, Credit and Collections, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Benefits, English Language, Finance Software, Financial Systems, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Life Insurance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, SAP, Sales, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Bernardino, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

Accounts Representative (Fire District)

Salary

$42,452.80 - $58,593.60 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-46201-01

Department

Fire District

Opening Date

06/06/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

The Job

THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Accounts Representatives who support a variety of activities of the Fire District and community Fire Stations through the billing and collection of fees for services rendered. Accounts Representatives perform difficult and responsible work in the maintenance of billing and customer accounts. Responsibilities include the preparation, processing, posting, and review of billing documents and fiscal records. Accounts Representatives perform duties independently and as a member of small and large teams, typically in an active and busy business office environment.

The eligible list may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur within the department.

For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Accounts Representative job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.

Travel: 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

Experience: Eighteen (18) months (full-time equivalent) experience with billing records, performing billing and accounting tasks using a computerized billing/fiscal software system as the primary responsibility, including posting to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Note: Cashiering and sales experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and demonstrates strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills. In addition, this ideal candidate possesses strong experience with a variety of billing and fiscal software, along with familiarity with Excel and Excel formulas.

Selection Process

Examination: There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Fiscal and Collections Concepts
  • Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills
  • English Usage and Reading Comprehension

IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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 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 web browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

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 Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Fire Auxiliary Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

  • Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the employment experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

  • I have read and understand the above statements.

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Primary Experience: Indicate the areas below in which you have at least 18 months primary experience (full-time equivalent) using a computerized billing/fiscal software system.

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Posting
  • Collections calls and arrangements
  • Billing Records
  • Computer Billing System
  • Other, or less than 18 months
  • None of the above

03

Qualifying Employer: Identify the employer where you gained your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history. If none, indicate "N/A".

04

Indicate your experience using a computer-based billing and/or fiscal software system.

  • I have at least 24 months of experience with a computer-based system.
  • I have at least 18 months of experience with a computer-based system.
  • I have at least 12 months of experience with a computer-based system.
  • I have less than 12 months of experience with a computer-based system.
  • I have no experience with a computer-based system.
  • None of the above.

05

Computer Software: A) Provide the name of the software you used in the prior question. B) Provide the months/years of experience, skill level (beginning, intermediate or advanced) and purpose for using any of the following: • Excel • FAS • SAP • Shadow Direct • Access • Other billing/fiscal software (include name of software). If none, indicate "N/A".

06

Billing Records/Documents: Describe your experience preparing, processing, reviewing and maintaining billing records and documents. Be sure to indicate the types of documents processed and recordkeeping methods used. If none, indicate "N/A".

07

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: Describe your experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including posting and preparing reports, as well as how often you performed these duties. Also include your responsibility to determine and adjust payment plans, and resulting reports and follow up responsibilities. If none, indicate "N/A".

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

  • I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

Employer San Bernardino County

Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

TTY Users: 711

Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs

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County of San Bernardino