Accountant

City of Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a qualified accounting professional to join the Finance team, focusing on a broad range of municipal accounting activities, reconciliations, and financial analysis.

You will gain experience across payroll, grants, capital assets, debt, investments, AP/AR, and close processes, with Workday and other tools, while improving controls and efficiency. This role requires attention to detail and sound judgment, with opportunities to support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or closely related field; two years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience in governmental or municipal accounting desirable; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing account reconciliations, researching unusual transactions, and resolving accounting issues.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, schedules, and financial analysis.
• Assisting with the City's annual financial statements and working with auditors.
• Gaining experience in payroll, grants, capital assets, debt, investments, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• Using Workday and other financial tools to research transactions and improve processes.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Providing technical guidance and support to staff within the Finance team.

Skills

Account reconciliations

Problem solving

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

LOOKING FOR MORE THAN YOUR NEXT ACCOUNTING JOB?

Join a Finance team where you'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of municipal finance activities, develop your professional accounting skills, improve processes, and see how your work directly supports the community.

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You enjoy digging into the details, reconciling accounts, researching transactions, and solving accounting issues.
• You are a problem solver who looks for ways to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve how work gets done.
• You’re interested in more than processing transactions – you want to understand the bigger picture.
• You are comfortable taking ownership of professional accounting assignments and exercising sound judgment.
• You enjoy collaborating with others, sharing your accounting knowledge, and providing guidance and support to staff.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

Every day brings new opportunities! Depending on your assignment, you may be:

• Preparing account reconciliations, researching unusual transactions, and resolving accounting issues.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, schedules, and financial analysis.
• Assisting with the City's annual financial statements and working with auditors.
• Gaining experience in areas such as payroll, grants, capital assets, debt, investments, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• Using Workday and other financial tools to research transactions, analyze information, and improve processes.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Providing technical guidance, support, and lead direction to other members of the Finance team.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field; and two years of professional experience, preferably in accounting. Experience in governmental or municipal accounting is desirable. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.

Degree Substitution: Four years of relevant professional-level experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field; and two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in governmental or municipal accounting; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing; governmental accounting and budgeting; general office procedures. Ability to apply and adapt established accounting and auditing principles and procedures to a variety of municipal accounting work; interpret and apply related Federal and state laws, ordinances, regulations, procedures and guidelines; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; prepare and maintain accurate reports, reconciliations and records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; provide technical assistance and guidance to lower-level accounting personnel; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Closing date is Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm or until 150 Applications Have Been Received

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; Degree Verification and Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail]. Applicants may wish to visit the City’s official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.

Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail]. Applicants may wish to visit the City’s official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.