Description
The City of Moreno Valley is looking for our next best asset
to join the Financial Operations Division!
Join the MoVal Team today by submitting your application today!
1st review of applications is planned for Tuesday, March 25th.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
This recruitment may close at anytime without any notice.
YOUR POSITION
The Accountant II in the Financial & Management Services Department performs professional accounting duties, including the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports for various City accounts and funds. This journey-level position requires knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures and the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems. Responsibilities include analyzing and maintaining accounting records and systems, performing reconciliations, preparing budget schedules, participating in month-end and year-end closing processes, and administering special fund accounts. The Accountant II ensures the accuracy and legality of financial transactions and provides timely information and assistance to customers, all while maintaining confidentiality and effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Find Additional Information In The Accountant II Job Description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Accountant II position is a detail-oriented professional with a thorough understanding of general and governmental accounting principles, practices, and terminology. They have experience in financial statement preparation, cost and project accounting, and financial control and reporting. The candidate is proficient in operating computers and spreadsheet software, verifying the accuracy of financial data, and analyzing and reconciling complex financial transactions. They are capable of organizing tasks, setting priorities, and exercising sound independent judgment. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and establish effective working relationships, are essential. The ideal candidate is also adept at identifying and resolving issues, ensuring proper authorization and documentation for disbursements, and developing accounting procedures and forms independently.
Minimum Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting or a closely related field.
In addition to the required education, a minimum of two years of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is strongly preferred.
About The Financial Operations Division
The Financial Operations division provides accounting services for the City including internal and external reporting, and accounts payable. This division also administers the annual audit process, produces the annual Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and is responsible for determining the propriety and legality of all financial transactions.
For more information about the Financial Operations Division, 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. 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.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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.
01
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
02
If applicable, please indicate your degree major.
- Finance/Accounting
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Closely related field to the above
- None of the above
03
Do you have governmental agency experience?
04
Please indicate the amount of professional accounting experience that you possess.
- None
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) - two (2) years
- Three (3) - four (4) years
- Five (5) years or more
05
Please describe your experience with accounting duties, specifically in a governmental setting. How have you contributed to tasks such as analyzing and maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, preparing budget schedules, and participating in month-end and year-end closing processes? Additionally, which accounting software have you used, and how do you ensure the accuracy and legality of financial transactions? If you do not possess this experience, please type "N/A"
