Principal Accountant - City of Moreno Valley, CA

*This position is designated as Exempt and is not subject to overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).* 

Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. 

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction, manages, oversees and performs professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports; makes complex and difficult accounting analyses; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Principal Accountant is responsible for providing direction and supervision for professional accounting and accounting support staff and performs diverse and specialized accounting work which is complex and involves significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.  Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution.

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 eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for this classification. 

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.