Accountant

Salary: $5,857.04 - $8,053.43 Monthly
Location : Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2627-12N
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC
This position might be perfect for you if:

• You enjoy digging into the details, reconciling accounts, researching transactions, and solving accounting issues.
• You are a problem solver who looks for ways to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve how work gets done.
• You're interested in more than processing transactions - you want to understand the bigger picture.
• You are comfortable taking ownership of professional accounting assignments and exercising sound judgment.
• You enjoy collaborating with others, sharing your accounting knowledge, and providing guidance and support to staff.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

Every day brings new opportunities! Depending on your assignment, you may be:

• Preparing account reconciliations, researching unusual transactions, and resolving accounting issues.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, schedules, and financial analysis.
• Assisting with the City's annual financial statements and working with auditors.
• Gaining experience in areas such as payroll, grants, capital assets, debt, investments, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• Using Workday and other financial tools to research transactions, analyze information, and improve processes.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Providing technical guidance, support, and lead direction to other members of the Finance team.

ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field; and two years of professional experience, preferably in accounting. Experience in governmental or municipal accounting is desirable. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.
Degree Substitution: Four years of relevant professional-level experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field; and two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in governmental or municipal accounting; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing; governmental accounting and budgeting; general office procedures. Ability to apply and adapt established accounting and auditing principles and procedures to a variety of municipal accounting work; interpret and apply related Federal and state laws, ordinances, regulations, procedures and guidelines; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; prepare and maintain accurate reports, reconciliations and records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; provide technical assistance and guidance to lower-level accounting personnel; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
Ready to take the next step? Check out the full Accountant job description to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Closing date is Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm or until 150 Applications Have Been Received

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; Degree Verification and Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

Why Team RC? A career with purpose. A workplace built around people.At Rancho Cucamonga, we believe total rewards are about more than salary. Team RC offers a thoughtful combination of health benefits, retirement security, paid time off, family-friendly programs, wellness resources, and unique workplace experiences designed to support employees throughout every stage of their career.

*Benefits, programs, and workplace perks vary based on position, bargaining unit, employment status, and program requirements.

Health & Wellness*

• Medical Coverage: Up to $1550 per month toward employee and eligible family medical coverage with Kaiser or BlueShield
• Dental & Vision Coverage: 100% City-paid for employee and eligible family members. Coverage with Delta Dental and VSP.
• Cash-in-Lieu: Eligible employees who waive City medical coverage may receive $300 per month.

Retirement, Financial Planning, and Career Growth*

• CalPERS Retirement: Tier 1 (hired before 9/1/2010): 2.5% @ 55; Tier 2 (hired between 9/1/2010 and 7/3/2011) 2.5% at 55; Tier 3 (hired after 7/4/2011): 2% @55, and PEPRA Members (hired after 1/1/2013): 2.0% @ 62
• Deferred Compensation: City matches employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $50 per month and 1% of monthly base salary per month; additionally, for supervisory professional positions, the City contributes 2% of base salary
• Life Insurance: $30,000 City-paid life insurance; additional $20,000 for supervisory professional positions
• VEBA: Additional health care expense planning
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Offers FSA Health and Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7000 per fiscal year

Paid Time Off*

• Administrative Leave (supervisory positions): 50 hours annually
• Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays
• Sick Leave: 120 hours annually
• Personal Leave: Up to 40 hours annually
• Bereavement Leave: Up to 80 hours, with an additional 40 hours for qualifying family relationships
• Natal/Adoption Leave: Up to 120 hours (3 weeks) paid leave for eligible employees
• Vacation Leave: Starting at 80 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Vacation Buyback: Eligible employees may cash out accrued vacation, subject to MOU provisions.

Team RC Perks*

• Dress for Your Day: Enjoy flexibility to dress for your workday-whether meeting with the public, attending leadership meetings, or working behind the scenes. Professional judgment with personal comfort.
• City Hound Program: Eligible employees may have the opportunity to bring their dog to work, helping create a welcoming, connected, and positive workplace culture.
• Baby on Board: New parents may have the opportunity to bring their infant to work until approximately 8 months of age or until crawling begins, whichever comes first, helping ease the transition back to work.
• RC Cares - Bring Your Kid to Work: When short-term childcare challenges arise, eligible employees may have temporary workplace childcare support options for children or dependents.
• Free EV Charging: Employees with electric vehicles may access free charging at designated City-owned charging stations as part of Team RCs sustainability efforts.
• Employee Wellness Gym: Access to the City's on-site employee gym, including fitness equipment, showers, and wellness resources.
• And much more

* Disclaimer: Benefits may vary based on position, employment status, bargaining unit eligibility, and applicable plan provisions. Please refer to the applicable Memorandum of Understanding for complete details.
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Describe your experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations. Please include the types of accounts you have reconciled, your role in the process, and how you researched and resolved discrepancies or unusual transactions.
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Describe your experience serving in a lead capacity or providing technical guidance to others. Please include examples of coordinating or prioritizing work, reviewing work for accuracy, training staff, or serving as a technical resource.
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Describe your experience working collaboratively with other departments, internal customers, or other stakeholders to research and resolve accounting or financial matters. Please provide a specific example and describe your role in reaching a resolution.
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Describe an accounting or financial process you helped improve. What issue or opportunity did you identify, what changes did you recommend or implement, and what was the result?
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This recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies within the organization. If you are placed on the eligibility list and the opportunity arises for the City to hire an Accountant in the next six months, would you like to be considered?

• Yes
• No

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