Senior Accountant

Salary : $90,717.00 - $113,091.00 Annually
Location : Redlands, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02178
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Under general direction, performs advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. May exercise technical and functional supervision over the general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees and performs tasks related to the daily functions of the Finance Department;
• Performs analyses on various accounts as needed for audit and other purposes;
• Monitors expenditure and revenue activity;
• Reviews and maintains financial records for various accounts and funds;
• Participates in the preparation of City revenue and expenditure forecasts;
• Participates in the preparation of mid-year and end-of-year budget documents;
• Participates in formulating, implementing, and administering annual operating budgets, including recommendations for budget adjustments as necessary;
• Prepares various reports and makes recommendations;
• Assists department managers in analyzing and researching variances;
• Monitors existing grant programs for compliance with regulations;
• Builds databases and spreadsheets of financial, budgetary, and other data;
• Coordinates and schedules financial audits;
• Makes adjusting and closing accounting journal entries;
• Participates in the preparation of financial statements;
• Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs;
• Prepares clear, concise, and comprehensive financial analyses and prepares financial reports to illustrate the results of those analyses;
• Maintains detailed asset and depreciation records in accordance with acceptable accounting procedures and internal policies;
• Conducts research and works on special projects as assigned;
• Develops or assists in developing new processes or procedures as deemed necessary; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Experience:

• Three years of accounting experience, including two years in a fund accounting environment.
• Supervisory experience desired.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in financial accounting, financial management, business administration, or a related field. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at or Sophia Diaz at
Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance - City pays premium of $900 up to $2,200 /month for employees and eligible dependents depending upon coverage level;
• Dental Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement - up to $300 per year
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Deferred Compensation - $1200 per year
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• The City participates in Social Security
• Executive Leave - 120 hours per year
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave - 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 20 hours of Floating Holiday
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Insurance adjustment of $150.00/year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $5000 per fiscal year
• Education Incentive Pay - 3% for a Master's or Doctoral Degree

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or before January 1, 2013;
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes 50% of CalPERS normal cost rate.

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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 qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. (Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.) I have read and understand the instructions above.

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the option that best describes your years of professional accounting experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Please select the option that best describes your years of professional accounting experience in a fund accounting environment.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Please select the option that best describes your years of supervisory or leadership experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Indicate the level of degree awarded/conferred. (This information must be clearly demonstrated on the application.)

• I do not possess a degree
• AS/AA (Associate Degree)
• BS/BA (Bachelors Degree)
• MS/MA (Masters Degree) or Higher

06

Please indicate your experience with computers and computer software by selecting all that apply:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Adobe Acrobat/PDF
• Data entry/database systems
• Electronic filing/document management systems
• Scheduling/calendar software
• Customer service/case management systems
• No experience with the above software systems

07

Please indicate your experience in all areas in which you have professional experience by selecting all that apply:

• Account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
• Month-end and year-end closing activities and audit support
• Budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning
• Revenue and expenditure monitoring and variance analysis
• Financial reporting, data analysis, and spreadsheet development
• Capital asset management and depreciation recordkeeping
• Grant monitoring and regulatory compliance
• Accounting procedures, internal controls, and process improvement
• No experience in the areas listed

Required Question