What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant (Electric Utility) position at City of Moreno Valley?
Description
The City of Moreno Valley seeks a highly motivated, energetic individual to join a high-performing team!
There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Financial & Management Services Department.
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 Monday, April 20, 2026.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining the City's financial integrity by overseeing complex accounting functions, financial analysis, and budgetary operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards, preparing financial reports, conducting audits, and providing insightful fiscal analysis to support decision-making. Serving as an experienced financial resource within the organization, the Senior Accountant leads cross-functional financial projects, guides accounting staff, and works closely with department heads to streamline financial operations. Their expertise ensures accurate financial reporting, strategic budget management, and effective administration of special fund accounts. This position also plays a key role in supporting the Moreno Valley Utility Division by ensuring proper tracking of revenues, expenditures, and debt obligations related to municipal utilities.
Job Description
Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a detail-driven finance professional with a strong background in governmental accounting, budget management, and financial reporting. They excel in problem-solving, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, effectively communicating complex financial concepts while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fiscal operations. Additionally, they thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with precision and efficiency. Knowledge of utility financial management is highly desirable, as the role involves overseeing financial operations related to municipal utilities.
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.
Who We Are
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.
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. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
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
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
The City of Moreno Valley seeks a highly motivated, energetic individual to join a high-performing team!
There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Financial & Management Services Department.
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 Monday, April 20, 2026.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining the City's financial integrity by overseeing complex accounting functions, financial analysis, and budgetary operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards, preparing financial reports, conducting audits, and providing insightful fiscal analysis to support decision-making. Serving as an experienced financial resource within the organization, the Senior Accountant leads cross-functional financial projects, guides accounting staff, and works closely with department heads to streamline financial operations. Their expertise ensures accurate financial reporting, strategic budget management, and effective administration of special fund accounts. This position also plays a key role in supporting the Moreno Valley Utility Division by ensuring proper tracking of revenues, expenditures, and debt obligations related to municipal utilities.
Job Description
Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a detail-driven finance professional with a strong background in governmental accounting, budget management, and financial reporting. They excel in problem-solving, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, effectively communicating complex financial concepts while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fiscal operations. Additionally, they thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with precision and efficiency. Knowledge of utility financial management is highly desirable, as the role involves overseeing financial operations related to municipal utilities.
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.
Who We Are
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.
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. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
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
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.