Senior Accountant (Electric Utility)

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. License s; 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.