Salary : $91,166.40 - $128,377.60 Annually
Location : CITY HALL 14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type: Professional Administrative Management
Job Number:
Department: Financial & Management Services
Division: FMS - Financial Operations
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Description
Join the dynamic and passionate Financial Operations Division of the Financial and Management Services Department as their next Senior Accountant!

We're seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Accountant who is ready to make a significant impact. Your expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning will be essential as you contribute to our team's success and drive our financial initiatives forward.

This position will be on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close at 5:00 PM (PST) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity of the City by overseeing complex accounting functions, detailed financial analysis, and comprehensive budget operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and standards, preparing accurate financial reports, and conducting thorough audits. By providing in-depth fiscal analysis, the Senior Accountant supports informed decision-making across various departments. As a key financial resource, the Senior Accountant leads significant projects, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with department heads to streamline and enhance financial operations. Their expertise in advanced accounting practices ensures precise reporting and strategic budgeting, while also effectively managing special funds. In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Accountant maintains and oversees the financial records and systems critical for operational and financial planning. This includes reviewing, monitoring, and reconciling assigned accounts, programs, and activities, thus ensuring financial accuracy and reliability. Through their leadership and analytical skills, the Senior Accountant contributes to the overall financial health and strategic direction of the organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION

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IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional with extensive knowledge of governmental accounting standards and a proven ability to manage complex financial operations. They have strong analytical skills, a collaborative attitude, and excellent communication abilities, allowing them to convey financial concepts clearly. With integrity and a keen attention to detail, they effectively mentor team members and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization. Adaptable and forward-thinking, they continuously seek to improve processes and embrace new challenges in a dynamic municipal environment.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field; OR, equivalent related work experience; AND
A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, preferably in a City or governmental agency.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Senior Accountant is the advanced professional journey-level classification of the finance/accounting job family that serves as an experienced resource to City managers and staff. This class performs professional accounting and financial work ranging from moderate difficulty to complex. Assignments require professional judgment and thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices. A Senior Accountant may be assigned lead responsibility for cross-functional projects and may guide the work of lower-level professional and technical accounting staff. Senior Accountant is distinguished from Accountant in that employees in the former class perform more complex accounting and analyses of greater significance and impact on the operations and management of the City.

ABOUT THE FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Financial & Management Services Department manages the City's finances and safeguards its assets. We provide a wide range of support services to other City departments including budget coordination; financial reporting; payroll; billing and accounts receivable; purchasing and central stores; accounts payable; cash management and investing; business licensing and cashiering; technology services including network administration and security, enterprise systems and database administration, geographic information systems, backbone infrastructure and telecommunications; and maintenance service for all City facilities.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.
BENEFITS: Benefit package is based on career hire date and job classification.

SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing.

For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you currently have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or are you in the process of obtaining one?

• Yes, I currently have a CPA License
• No, I am currently in the process of obtaining one
• No, and I am not currently seeking to obtain one

04

Do you possess experience working in a municipal and /or governmental environment?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the municipality or government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
06

Do you possess experience in auditing municipal or governmental agencies?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please specify where you gained your auditing experience and provide a detailed description of your role in performing the audit. Note that "See Resume" is not an acceptable response. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A.
08

Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible finance and/or accounting experience you possess.

• None
• Less than four (4) years
• Four (4) - five (5) years
• Six (6) - seven (7) years
• Eight (8) years or more

09

Please indicate where you gained your progressively responsible finance and/or accounting experience, as indicated in the question above.
10

Please describe in detail your experience performing accounting, financial, and similar analyses.
Required Question